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LM57 FHY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,455 mi
Last recorded10,455 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 10,455 miles

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

There is a cut in the wall of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 10,455 miles

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

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

There is a cut in the wall of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 10,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Does not release under load. (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Does not release under load. (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

There is a cut in the wall of the n/s front tyre.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 8 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 8 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

antislip on clutch missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

antislip on clutch missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,654 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,640 miles

fuel tank leak was caused by drilling through floor and into tank, the hole has been plugged and no fuel leaks seen at time of test

slight imbalance to front brakes = 12%

Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front brake imbalance is 16%

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 FHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 LM57 FHY, 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 LM57 FHY registered?

LM57 FHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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