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GF08 MFE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,153 mi
Last recorded172,153 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 172,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 172,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 166,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 164,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 158,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 148,484 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,854 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 133,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,568 miles

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

nail in nearside front tread

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,563 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside front tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,854 miles

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

both front tyre treads are very low on inside

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,766 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads are very low on inside

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,371 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,318 miles

Front brake pads look slightly low

N/S/F Bumper damaged

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

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 MFE 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 GF08 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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