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MF08 FMP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 145,236 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Damage to body

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,608 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 127,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link rod top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer secondary thread

Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,807 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug light and service light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine by turbo unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,185 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 107,823 miles

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,038 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,756 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 77,756 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,587 miles

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

rack arm slight play nearside ofside

Pass 12 May 2011 52,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,800 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MF08 FMP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF08 FMP, 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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MF08 FMP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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