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HV08 XZS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

321,942 mi
Last recorded321,942 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 321,942 miles

hazard switch slightly stiff but still in working order

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 321,942 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

hazard switch slightly stiff but still in working order

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 319,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 319,672 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 300,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 300,554 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 275,676 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses chaffing on full lock

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2014 275,676 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake hoses chaffing on full lock

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2013 241,384 miles

n/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition

o/s front lower engine mount worn

play in n/s front inner rack joint

Fail 8 Jun 2013 241,384 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low

n/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition

n/s rear brake pads low

o/s front lower engine mount worn

o/s front top shock mount worn

play in n/s front inner rack joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 May 2012 200,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted/worn

light damage to nearside rear handbrake cable (been rubbing tyre in past ok at time of test)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 142,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 142,684 miles

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

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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HV08 XZS 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 53.8%.

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 HV08 XZS, 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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HV08 XZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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