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GL08 LEF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,447 mi
Last recorded144,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 144,447 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 144,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,739 miles

front brake discs inner faces rust lips

injector seals leaking

nearside seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs inner faces rust lips

reverse camera fitted to numberplate light but light shines on plate

wiperblades starting to smear and judder on screen

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,050 miles

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

dash warning lights on

front brake disc scored

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,050 miles

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

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

dash warning lights on

front brake disc scored

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,011 miles

both front suspension legs sit high through in wings

brake operation feels spongy

inner faces of front brake disc,s scored

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,467 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 105,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,075 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit 2056516c

front and rear brake pads look low

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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GL08 LEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL08 LEF, 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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GL08 LEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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