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MD08 CWA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,288 mi
Last recorded209,288 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 CWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 209,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 190,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 179,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 179,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 174,672 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 174,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,535 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 168,535 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre close to limits worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 157,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 137,688 miles

Both inner steering arms have slight movement

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both inner steering arms have slight movement

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,816 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,692 miles

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

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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MD08 CWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MD08 CWA, 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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MD08 CWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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