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FM08 DVC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,714 mi
Last recorded173,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 173,714 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 173,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 139,997 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 139,982 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,264 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 138,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,253 miles

both front ABS sensor wires insecure on lower arms

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,225 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,147 miles

Front D bushes have movement

Fail 3 Nov 2015 119,147 miles

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

Front D bushes have movement

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,103 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,093 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,651 miles

Front D bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front D bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2011 59,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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FM08 DVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FM08 DVC, 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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FM08 DVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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