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FN08 WFY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,095 mi
Last recorded161,095 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 161,095 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 May 2017 161,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake pads very low

Pass 3 May 2016 142,062 miles

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

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

oil leak

unable to test emissions

Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,066 miles

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)

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

Wiperblades need attention

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,064 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer poor

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,064 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s washer poor

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2012 76,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2012 76,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 62,593 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 62,591 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 WFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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