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FN08 PUO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 PUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 120,350 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 114,432 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexi-hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 108,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexi-hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, slight tread damage and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,142 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steel brake pipes from rear flexible brake hoses to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes lower nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,142 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steel brake pipes from rear flexible brake hoses to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes lower nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear steel brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense broke

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense broke

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,918 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,484 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Aged/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f top suspension mount bearing dry

Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,913 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 43,913 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,205 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 PUO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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