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FL08 MXV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 MXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,636 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount

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

engine mount lower rear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,745 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 138,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 128,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,658 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 103,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,534 miles

brake pedal still tends to sink but I have been advised "that is normal for this model",road tested and brakes reacted O/K.

offside front suspension top not seating evenly could do with attention

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside front suspension top not seating evenly could do with attention

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,926 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,120 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Jul 2012 76,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,249 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 MXV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL08 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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