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LV08 OPG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,741 mi
Last recorded169,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 169,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 160,351 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 144,700 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,516 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 121,514 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,151 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,050 miles

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

both front tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner and outer edges

centre brake light not working

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

nearside front outer weel rim slightly distorted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,174 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,071 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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LV08 OPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV08 OPG, 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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LV08 OPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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