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R321 TEN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 TEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,114 miles

Central Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated n/s (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,510 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,505 miles

Offside Front bald outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2024 60,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bald outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,561 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 54,556 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,358 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 52,358 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,409 miles

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

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,388 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 45,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

advise on throttle peddal condition

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,588 miles

Advised on tyre wall condition to nearside front tyre

Advised on tyre wall condition to offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 36,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advised on tyre wall condition to nearside front tyre

Advised on tyre wall condition to offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,254 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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R321 TEN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R321 TEN, 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 R321 TEN registered?

R321 TEN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is R321 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 TEN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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