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PR03 GLU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

242,356 mi
Last recorded242,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR03 GLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 242,356 miles

off side front shock absorber very weak

Fail 15 Dec 2025 241,993 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

off side front shock absorber weak

Pass 19 Jul 2025 166,006 miles

rear brake discs rusting / worn, and front brake discs inner faces rusting

some play in off side and near side front lower swivel joints

Pass 5 Nov 2024 224,035 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 224,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 162,765 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Fail 3 Jul 2024 162,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Pass 11 Sep 2023 209,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 209,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 148,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 148,285 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side rear lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 199,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 132,434 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side rear lower suspension arm front bush has moved slightly out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 132,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side rear lower suspension arm front bush has moved slightly out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 183,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 112,980 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 112,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 176,034 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 103,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 170,871 miles

n/s inner c.v. boot in poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 159,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,752 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside loading door handle damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,557 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH......

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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PR03 GLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 PR03 GLU, 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 PR03 GLU registered?

PR03 GLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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