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FL08 MWP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,641 mi
Last recorded175,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 175,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Old DOT 4807

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 175,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Need's tightening (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Old DOT 4807

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 172,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 172,302 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 169,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 157,841 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 157,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,268 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 148,248 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,076 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 142,076 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,274 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,696 miles

oil leak on engine

plastic engine covers and under trays

play in steering rack joints

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak under bonnet and dripping onto floor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

fuel smell under bonnet

oil leak on engine

plastic engine covers and under trays

play in steering rack joints

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,810 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

play in steering rack joints

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 13 May 2014 101,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 84,856 miles

o/s/ sill damaged at front end

Fail 22 May 2012 84,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/ sill damaged at front end

Pass 14 May 2011 54,248 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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FL08 MWP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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