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LT08 MVW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,908 mi
Last recorded144,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,908 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 144,851 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 139,984 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 139,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 122,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 114,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,969 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 106,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 99,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,439 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Offside front shock absorber slightly damp

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,432 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,277 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs corroded and piited

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,908 miles

NEARSIDE TRACK-ROD END SLIGHT LIFT.

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,053 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING INNER TRACK-ROD SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK-ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.

SLIGHT PLAY AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,660 miles

bottom engine cover fitted

rear brake discs rusty and scored

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bottom engine cover fitted

rear brake discs rusty and scored

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

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 MVW 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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

LT08 MVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LT08 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 MVW 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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