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FH57 HFJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,897 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers and under body trays

trim on o/s/r door missing

Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,622 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,622 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 85,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 71,052 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,319 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,102 miles

both front tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,097 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,202 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 41,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,195 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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FH57 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH57 HFJ, 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 FH57 HFJ registered?

FH57 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is FH57 HFJ safe to buy?

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