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FL08 LZD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

169,269 mi
Last recorded169,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 169,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 169,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 162,779 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 158,668 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 158,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front chassies corroding

Pass 27 May 2022 154,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns main and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts worn but no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

part worn tyres fitted on front

Fail 27 May 2022 154,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns main and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts worn but no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

part worn tyres fitted on front

Pass 10 May 2021 147,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 147,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 143,514 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 143,512 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 136,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 136,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 118,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 109,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 109,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 101,783 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,994 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,975 miles

gearlever cover panel loose, offside door seal loose, offside center seat trim loose

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearlever cover panel loose, offside door seal loose, offside center seat trim loose

handbrake cables deteriorating

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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FL08 LZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FL08 LZD, 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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FL08 LZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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