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LT08 MOF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 148,819 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 148,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 145,339 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside needs wax oiling

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most need greasing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play found at the road wheel when jacked

underside cover loose

underside of vehicle needs cleaning off and a wax oil/protective treatment applied

Fail 8 Jul 2022 132,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most need greasing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight play found at the road wheel when jacked

underside cover loose

underside of vehicle needs cleaning off and a wax oil/protective treatment applied

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 24 Jul 2018 111,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,063 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,562 miles

corosion on exhaust

light corrosion on hose ferruules

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

unable to carry out smoke test due to rev limiter

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corosion on exhaust

light corrosion on hose ferruules

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,574 miles

off side rear tyre near limit

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side rear tyre near limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,308 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,175 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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LT08 MOF 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 LT08 MOF, 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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LT08 MOF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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