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FN08 UBG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,167 mi
Last recorded166,167 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 166,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 165,745 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 137,020 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 112,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,303 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,078 miles

nearside mirror glass -lower section missing

nearside rear light lens slight damage

nearside rear slight damage-reverse lens missing

offside door trim (lower) loose

Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,077 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside mirror glass -lower section missing

nearside rear light lens slight damage

nearside rear slight damage-reverse lens missing

offside door trim (lower) loose

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 UBG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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