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LT08 MDN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,703 mi
Last recorded145,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 145,703 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,468 miles

Front strut tops noisy

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

service light on

Fail 13 Jun 2024 144,452 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front strut tops noisy

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 23 Mar 2023 143,370 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers smear

Fail 20 Mar 2023 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative working incorrect way round (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers smear

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,690 miles

wipers poor

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both door sills damaged

tyres low in pressure

Fail 9 Aug 2021 142,690 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both door sills damaged

tyres low in pressure

wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2019 139,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 137,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 133,048 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 127,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,563 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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LT08 MDN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT08 MDN, 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 LT08 MDN registered?

LT08 MDN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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