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FN08 PZD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,204 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

play in n/s strut top

Fail 11 Mar 2026 95,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis/jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis/jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

play in n/s strut top

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,480 miles

n/s strut top slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2025 89,480 miles

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

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

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

n/s strut top slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,248 miles

play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,083 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,798 miles

front tyre worn onouter edges

Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

front tyre worn onouter edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,372 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,367 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 PZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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