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GP08 EBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,309 mi
Last recorded186,309 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 EBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 186,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

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

engine MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 186,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

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

engine MIL lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 169,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 156,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 156,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,530 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,303 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 116,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GP08 EBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP08 EBU, 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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GP08 EBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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