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LT08 MVE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,401 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas offside front

Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,573 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas offside front

Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,572 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed areas offside front

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 120,485 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 120,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 116,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 112,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 112,497 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 107,230 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 107,230 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 99,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 27 May 2015 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 78,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf brake pad approx 3 - 4 mm

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 MVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

LT08 MVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 MVE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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