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R21 CSG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 CSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 154,287 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,237 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 153,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 152,742 miles

hole in gearbox and oil leak

slight play in both front inner steering arms

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 29 Mar 2017 151,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 149,661 miles

Nearside Front corner bumper detached from wing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

hazard warning switch deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 149,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front corner bumper detached from wing

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazard warning switch deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,775 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 135,775 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,058 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 61,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,109 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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R21 CSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R21 CSG, 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 R21 CSG registered?

R21 CSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for R21 CSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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