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MM57 LKJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,302 mi
Last recorded145,302 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 145,302 miles

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

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

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 2 Oct 2023 145,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes going over fuel tank through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly peeling at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes going over fuel tank through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly peeling at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central outer, going over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 20 Sep 2021 130,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Body component likely to become detached fuel tank retaining bar broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central outer, going over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge step tread + tyre has signs of cracking detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front inner steering rackend has slight play detected

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

rear chassis has areas of slight corroding detected

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,510 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected

Fail 22 Sep 2018 108,493 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,630 miles

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

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

drivers wiperblade slightly peeling at ends

offside front suspension strut has slight play detected at upper attatchment detected

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,630 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiperblade slightly peeling at ends

offside front suspension strut has slight play detected at upper attatchment detected

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on!!

Fail 1 Oct 2016 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on!!

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play detected (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre getting worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,341 miles

Long travel on brake pedal.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,341 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Long travel on brake pedal.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,194 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to mark the windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,689 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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MM57 LKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM57 LKJ, 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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MM57 LKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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