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LN08 GBV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,243 mi
Last recorded177,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 177,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 172,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 167,752 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 153,793 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 153,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 140,268 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 140,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,368 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,368 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,768 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16 c roadstone (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16 c roadstone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,862 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml/light on dash

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,417 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note/various body panels damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,417 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note/various body panels damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,449 miles

slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,855 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LN08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LN08 GBV, 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 LN08 GBV registered?

LN08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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