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HG08 HLV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,941 mi
Last recorded116,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal travel but not excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2024 114,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 111,933 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,316 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,370 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,946 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 51,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,912 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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HG08 HLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 HG08 HLV, 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 HG08 HLV registered?

HG08 HLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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