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FN08 PNJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,330 mi
Last recorded203,330 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 PNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 203,330 miles

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 203,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2024 199,864 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 193,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 186,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 180,654 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 175,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 171,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 165,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2017 160,197 miles

Handbrake cables frayed

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 160,197 miles

Handbrake cables frayed

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 148,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 143,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 134,571 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front fog lamps damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,371 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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FN08 PNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN08 PNJ, 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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What year was FN08 PNJ registered?

FN08 PNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 PNJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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