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GJ08 HBK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,259 mi
Last recorded213,259 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 213,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chuffing noise under bonnet suspect injector

Pass 2 Dec 2024 198,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 182,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 171,252 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 171,148 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested no effort at brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspect parking brake not working correctly

Pass 22 Nov 2021 159,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,073 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both rear incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front d bushes worn

centre brake light not working

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2020 155,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly twisted both rear incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front d bushes worn

centre brake light not working

front anti roll bar end links play

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak

oil leak

windscreen damaged

wipers not tested

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,262 miles

both rear flexi hoses incorrectly located need attention

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r tyre 3mm

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2019 147,258 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear flexi hoses incorrectly located need attention

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r tyre 3mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,647 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 133,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,440 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,439 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 134,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 114,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

light scratched on windscreen

sligth damage to both outer sills

Pass 2 May 2012 86,672 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 86,671 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 59,504 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 59,503 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GJ08 HBK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ08 HBK, 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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GJ08 HBK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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