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FX08 UKJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,041 mi
Last recorded202,041 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 200,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 198,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 198,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 195,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

slight fuel weep top of fuel tank

Fail 11 Sep 2019 195,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexihose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

slight fuel weep top of fuel tank

Pass 31 Aug 2018 191,242 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2018 191,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 186,293 miles

eml on

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2017 186,293 miles

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

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

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 179,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 171,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 171,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 164,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 164,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 157,102 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 150,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 150,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,979 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

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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FX08 UKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FX08 UKJ, 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 FX08 UKJ registered?

FX08 UKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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