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FN08 UHC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,873 mi
Last recorded180,873 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 UHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 180,873 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 180,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 180,808 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 180,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 180,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 180,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 178,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable locking device insecure touching offside rear wheel (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 164,406 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play in them

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 164,406 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front inner steering arms have slight play in them

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2015 141,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs rusty inner edge and brake pads low

rool bar d bushes slieght play

Fail 8 Jul 2014 121,125 miles

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

tyre size 205/65/r16c 107/105t

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs rusty inner edge and brake pads low

rool bar d bushes slieght play

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

suspect noise of awheel bearing or gearbox wine starting

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,677 miles

suspect noise of awheel bearing or gearbox wine starting

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,727 miles

Both rear brake discs are in a corroded condition

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,687 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 UHC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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