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FH08 XRG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,184 mi
Last recorded158,184 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 XRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 158,184 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 158,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 149,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2021 1,149,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 136,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 136,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,616 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,144 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,187 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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FH08 XRG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH08 XRG, 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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What year was FH08 XRG registered?

FH08 XRG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is FH08 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 XRG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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