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H8 RVO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,031 mi
Last recorded139,031 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,031 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,932 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,292 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working Check brake switch (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,858 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads very low on o/s

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,041 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,041 miles

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

rear brake pads look low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,889 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,826 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,826 miles

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

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,702 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear pads getting low

Fail 5 Dec 2011 26,702 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear pads getting low

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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H8 RVO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H8 RVO, 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 H8 RVO registered?

H8 RVO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for H8 RVO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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