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GR57 HWN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,177 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 100,175 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front & rear. (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 99,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 94,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,246 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slightly retracting back slowly

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 92,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slightly retracting back slowly

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 88,332 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 88,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,239 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,739 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 65,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 65,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front near side and off steering inner arm slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,833 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front near side and off steering inner arm slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 43,563 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,297 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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GR57 HWN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GR57 HWN, 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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GR57 HWN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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