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LL08 SXW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,976 mi
Last recorded221,976 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 221,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s c/v gaiter slight damage leaking grease

parking brake performance only just met requirements appears needs repair or adjustment

Fail 15 Nov 2021 221,967 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s c/v gaiter slight damage leaking grease

parking brake performance only just met requirements appears needs repair or adjustment

Pass 25 Aug 2020 212,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r& o/s/r leads to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 212,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r& o/s/r leads to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 208,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 197,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 194,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine mount worn

Fail 24 May 2017 194,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine mount worn

Pass 18 May 2016 185,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 185,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 168,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 156,404 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 155,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 134,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 132,526 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 101,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,833 miles

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

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 SXW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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