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GU08 AOW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,699 mi
Last recorded158,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 158,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 149,166 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,305 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,045 miles

brake pedal has long travel and slightly creeps

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,487 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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GU08 AOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU08 AOW, 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 GU08 AOW registered?

GU08 AOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is GU08 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 AOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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