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M18 EVN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,796 mi
Last recorded223,796 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 EVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 223,796 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 223,796 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 221,950 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 221,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 206,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 204,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 201,032 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 200,987 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 195,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 195,503 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 190,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 190,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 185,020 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 185,010 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 178,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 163,407 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 163,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 150,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,358 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,526 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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M18 EVN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M18 EVN, 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 M18 EVN registered?

M18 EVN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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