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GF08 HZN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,259 mi
Last recorded207,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 207,259 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 207,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 198,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 191,235 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 191,235 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 182,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 174,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 163,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 163,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 159,392 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 159,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calliper arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,326 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 151,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,590 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,098 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,444 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,342 miles

n/s/r tyre distorting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,296 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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GF08 HZN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HZN, 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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GF08 HZN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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