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FN08 SVZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

252,889 mi
Last recorded252,889 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 SVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 252,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

accerator pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Sep 2021 252,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area/s (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 237,419 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 210,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 156,471 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 140,315 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both front steering rack 'track rods' have slight play in ball joint's'

Fail 27 Oct 2015 140,287 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened 'cable broken' (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking leaking on union into calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both front steering rack 'track rods' have slight play in ball joint's'

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,191 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,042 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,618 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 SVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

FN08 SVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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