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LO08 FJZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

336,824 mi
Last recorded336,824 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 336,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 319,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 299,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 276,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 258,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 227,338 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Oct 2019 198,746 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 198,746 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 171,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,605 miles

centre brake light inop. nail in o/s front tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,680 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f centre wheel caps missing/

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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LO08 FJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LO08 FJZ, 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 LO08 FJZ registered?

LO08 FJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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