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FN08 PVZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,627 mi
Last recorded151,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 151,627 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both NSF and OSF headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 140,438 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2023 140,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 130,423 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear 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))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable frayed

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 111,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 99,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2018 82,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 10 May 2017 67,402 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

n/s/r indicator going white

play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in n/s and o/s track rods

Pass 23 May 2014 34,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,975 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 PVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

FN08 PVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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