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FN08 TVK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

384,092 mi
Last recorded384,092 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 384,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2025 383,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 382,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 379,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 376,777 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 376,671 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 366,892 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 366,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres perishing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 364,844 miles

Nearside Front indicator starting to discolour

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2019 364,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator starting to discolour

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2017 361,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 361,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 331,446 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 317,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 313,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2014 313,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f inner rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2014 291,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake balance just met

Pass 19 Sep 2013 265,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 239,478 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front steering arms slight play

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2013 239,478 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering arms slight play

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2012 192,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 139,542 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 3 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 TVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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