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FM08 EFG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 EFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,282 miles

*** COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW ***

**** O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT @ 2.0MM , NAIL IN TREAD , 10 PSI INFLATION ****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,282 miles

*** COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW ***

**** O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT @ 2.0MM , NAIL IN TREAD , 10 PSI INFLATION ****

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 EFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM08 EFG registered?

FM08 EFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FM08 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 EFG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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