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PG08 VHM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,861 mi
Last recorded156,861 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 VHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 156,861 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 147,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 147,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,757 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 139,757 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake frayed (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,722 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,414 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,688 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,148 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 95,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PG08 VHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PG08 VHM, 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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What year was PG08 VHM registered?

PG08 VHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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