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LN08 SXH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 SXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 184,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 181,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 177,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 173,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 166,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 160,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage and cracking

Oil leak ()

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

engine sump damaged

front and rear brake disc's corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2017 145,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage and cracking

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

engine sump damaged

front and rear brake disc's corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 124,802 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,045 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 116,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,699 miles

slight play in passangers side track rod

Pass 4 May 2012 68,613 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 68,613 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,282 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,282 miles

front tyres wearing low

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 SXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LN08 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

LN08 SXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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