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GF08 BHV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,321 mi
Last recorded135,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,808 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,374 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2013 57,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 57,806 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,844 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,844 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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GF08 BHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF08 BHV, 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 GF08 BHV registered?

GF08 BHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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