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LM57 FFW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,541 mi
Last recorded207,541 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 207,541 miles

near side front jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 207,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point is excessively corroded

near side and off side rear springs not a matched pair

Fail 18 Dec 2024 207,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front inner c v boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to caliper excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged off side front flexy brake pipe rubbing on strut not in clip on strut (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to caliper excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured near side front wheel cracked on inner rim bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

near side and off side rear springs not a matched pair

Pass 29 Dec 2023 192,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 192,927 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 173,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,417 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed for test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 157,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed for test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,517 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 114,546 miles

Central Rear handbrake cables fitted incorrectly although functioning as they should

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,006 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 114,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,619 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some damage to o/s/f light unit

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,676 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some damage to o/s/f light

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,556 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,177 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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LM57 FFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LM57 FFW, 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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LM57 FFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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