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GV08 XBA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,843 mi
Last recorded209,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 209,843 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 204,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 204,111 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2013 179,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,097 miles

Wipers Control Arms Insecure

Fail 31 May 2012 141,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers Control Arms Insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 100,976 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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GV08 XBA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBA, 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 GV08 XBA registered?

GV08 XBA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GV08 XBA safe to buy?

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