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LV08 UXU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,065 mi
Last recorded193,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 UXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 193,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 187,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bleed ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 187,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2024 181,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2023 177,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 177,797 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 173,450 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear door handle defective, but functional.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 173,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear door handle defective, but functional.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 167,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 167,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 163,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 156,522 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2019 156,522 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 149,887 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,549 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nsf drumstick has play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 117,247 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,787 miles

front number plate damaged but can still be read

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,402 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,001 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 UXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV08 UXU, 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 LV08 UXU registered?

LV08 UXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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