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OU57 FVR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

227,041 mi
Last recorded227,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 FVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 227,041 miles

((0.80))..18 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,THROTTLE OPERATION GREATLY REDUCED/ALTERED!!!,,VEHICLE ONLY JUST REVS !!!-CAUTION...

CLUTCH HALF WAY DOWN & BEARLY CLEARING--ABOUT TO BRAKE!!!--CAUTION,,,STRONGLY ADVISE ATTENION NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 227,039 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF & OSF OUT-RIGGERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working NSF & OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

((0.80))..18 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,THROTTLE OPERATION GREATLY REDUCED/ALTERED!!!,,VEHICLE ONLY JUST REVS !!!-CAUTION...

CLUTCH HALF WAY DOWN & BEARLY CLEARING--ABOUT TO BRAKE!!!--CAUTION,,,STRONGLY ADVISE ATTENION NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 217,016 miles

17 YR OLD // MILES ETC ETC,,,((0.80)).....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF & OSF OUTRIGGERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 217,016 miles

17 YR OLD // MILES ETC ETC,,,((0.80)).....AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF & OSF OUTRIGGERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 202,008 miles

D/SEAT WORN,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 202,005 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

D/SEAT WORN,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 189,009 miles

16 YR OLD/MILES,,,205/65/16 X 4,,((0.80))..

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF OUT-RIGGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON ABSOLUTE PASS LIMITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 189,009 miles

16 YR OLD/MILES,,,205/65/16 X 4,,((0.80))..

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF OUT-RIGGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON ABSOLUTE PASS LIMITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 187,094 miles

205/65/16 x 4..((0.80)).

Fail 30 Jun 2022 187,094 miles

205/65/16 x 4..((0.80)).

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 186,027 miles

205/65/16 x 4,,((0.80))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 185,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 179,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 171,877 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 171,872 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 144,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2016 144,678 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,800 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,392 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,390 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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OU57 FVR 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 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OU57 FVR, 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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OU57 FVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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