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GP08 UHL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

193,411 mi
Last recorded193,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 193,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 193,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 189,257 miles

Corrosion on nearside and offside front jacking points

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2024 184,912 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2023 179,434 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support bars rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 179,434 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support bars rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 175,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 175,443 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 170,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 167,871 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 167,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 166,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 166,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 152,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 152,586 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 124,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,838 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,838 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,709 miles

power steering noisy on full lock

rear brake discs rusty advise replace next pad change

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,147 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has slight scuff damage on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,147 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has slight scuff damage on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,218 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,443 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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GP08 UHL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GP08 UHL, 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 GP08 UHL registered?

GP08 UHL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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