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FG58 FAK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 FAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,786 miles

Front Both strut top mounts worn but not excessive

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 111,786 miles

Front Both strut top mounts worn but not excessive

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,547 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 105,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 87,868 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 66,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,843 miles

N/S drive shaft oil seal weeping slightly.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 45,868 miles

nails in both nearside tyres

Pass 11 May 2012 35,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,781 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FG58 FAK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG58 FAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG58 FAK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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