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FN08 PVF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,336 mi
Last recorded159,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 PVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 159,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 159,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,349 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2025 154,308 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 14 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2024 146,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 146,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,465 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,704 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount play presant

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,192 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,264 miles

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2013 61,681 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2012 50,279 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2011 34,373 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 PVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

FN08 PVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 PVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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