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FN08 TWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Play in the front offside suspension top mount and bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup plate /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup plate /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

lift in o/s upper strut mount when jacked up

Fail 10 Jun 2022 115,491 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup plate /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup plate /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

lift in o/s upper strut mount when jacked up

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,032 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on inner edge

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2021 114,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres starting to get low on inner edge

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) will require replacing soon ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 112,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) will require replacing soon ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 97,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,715 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,066 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,125 miles

slight pitting to rear discs

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,181 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,278 miles

o/s/f shock weaping oil

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 TWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

FN08 TWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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