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LG08 EBK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,354 mi
Last recorded172,354 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 172,354 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 172,352 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 172,174 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Top mount stiff movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 172,174 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount stiff movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Top mount stiff movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 171,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brakes and suspension components have surface corrosion

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2023 170,357 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear handbrake effort slightly low

wiper marks on windscreen. all suspension and brake components rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2022 169,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 169,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 169,202 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing on the forward facing seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing On the forward facing seat (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats. Although they feel secure they appear to be held in with self tapping screws.

The rear facing seats ought to have seat belts

Vehicle is fitted with 225 50 17 car tyres all in good condition., This vehicle has an all up capacity of 2,700 KGS. Are they good enough for the weight

Pass 21 Jun 2019 167,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 165,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 158,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 158,845 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 153,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 138,427 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 138,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,442 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 59,885 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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LG08 EBK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 EBK, 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 LG08 EBK registered?

LG08 EBK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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