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LR08 TBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,980 mi
Last recorded144,980 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight free play

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2025 144,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight free play

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 139,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint bolts too short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,969 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,330 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking/perished

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,557 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,557 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,573 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 62,542 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,541 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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LR08 TBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR08 TBU, 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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LR08 TBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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