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GV08 CVW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,285 mi
Last recorded107,285 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,305 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,576 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,576 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,446 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,995 miles

advise o/s/r handbrake poor

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,314 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,921 miles

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,820 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,180 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 192,990 miles

movement off side steering rack

off side rear tyre out of shape

slight movements top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2012 151,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 151,370 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 105,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GV08 CVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV08 CVW, 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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GV08 CVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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