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FL08 MWO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,230 mi
Last recorded121,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,230 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to check the condition of the brake pads due to wheel / caliper design

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both windscreen wiper blades split

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accelerator pedal incomplete

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 108,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition. Sidewall Perishing

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

Oil leak

Slight Play Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Slight Play Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Fail 12 May 2015 108,722 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake Cables Slight Deterioration

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable previously Chaffed on wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition. Sidewall Perishing

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

Oil leak

Slight Bind Nearside Rear Wheel

Slight Play Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Slight Play Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 12 May 2014 103,296 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack ends

Pass 14 May 2013 98,076 miles

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

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

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

both rack ends have slight play

Fail 14 May 2013 98,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rack ends have slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 87,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 May 2012 87,335 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 56,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 MWO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc 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 FL08 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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