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LL08 OSO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

197,967 mi
Last recorded197,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 197,967 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 197,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

-DTC illuminated (retarded engine rpm)

Pass 20 Dec 2024 186,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 186,457 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 179,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 166,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,471 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 156,471 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,508 miles

Offside Front play at strut top mount area........

Fail 14 Dec 2020 147,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT..195/65/16....104/102.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox' 2.5mm .......... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play at strut top mount area........

Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on type.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear offside pads look aprox' 3mm ...........

Fail 12 Dec 2019 142,990 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Has to be retested.... (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and main beam (aftermarket LED bulbs fitted.) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect same as above.... (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced damaged lamp with no lens.... (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on type.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear offside pads look aprox' 3mm ...........

Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,795 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,256 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 59,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,804 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 23,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,075 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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LL08 OSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 LL08 OSO, 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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LL08 OSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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