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LT08 MZV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

slight knock from front

Fail 12 Mar 2025 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

slight knock from front

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe brace heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe brace heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,818 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,818 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,618 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,250 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 MZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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