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OV08 OXE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

242,879 mi
Last recorded242,879 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 242,879 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has light corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

fuel tank mounting strap's slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 242,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has light corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

fuel tank mounting strap's slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 242,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake disc shields excessively corroded and broken

Rear bumper damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 234,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 234,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 228,442 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 221,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 214,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 214,739 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 204,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 194,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 184,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 184,272 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,118 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 174,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Nov 2014 165,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 165,635 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 157,412 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 146,458 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Nov 2012 146,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2011 118,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wide angle of off side mirror missing

Fail 18 May 2011 118,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wide angle part offside mirror missing

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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OV08 OXE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OV08 OXE, 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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OV08 OXE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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