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MW08 UCT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,688 mi
Last recorded181,688 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 181,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 179,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 177,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 168,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 168,357 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 161,849 miles

oil leak

rear discs pitted

rear fog lamp lens broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2016 152,848 miles

Centre exhaust clamp poor

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake almost at end of travel

Poor connection on horn circuit

Power steering operation starting to stiffen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,435 miles

O/s/r foglamp lens broken - functions ok

Slight play in both front strut top mounts/bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,109 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Rear fog light outer cover broken

Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,109 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Rear fog light outer cover broken

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,473 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,979 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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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MW08 UCT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 MW08 UCT, 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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MW08 UCT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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