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GF08 MDJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,609 mi
Last recorded200,609 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 200,609 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable location ()

Fail 28 Jan 2023 200,410 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole, marked with chalk, at step mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable location ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 194,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 188,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 188,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 183,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 183,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 176,399 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 176,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 168,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 168,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 162,786 miles

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

Small nick in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 157,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,572 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,681 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 MDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

GF08 MDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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