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RE08 OEW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower reverse lamp lens damaged not likley to cause injury

Nearside Rear lightunit damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Outer sill has jack damage

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

spanner lamp on

Fail 10 Jun 2025 151,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouling on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower reverse lamp lens damaged not likley to cause injury

Nearside Rear lightunit damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Outer sill has jack damage

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

spanner lamp on

Pass 4 Jun 2024 143,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported nearside to offside pipe not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear bumper repaired with tape

Offside Rear light cluster has slight damage

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

Fail 31 May 2024 143,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury upper light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light clutser (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

spanner light on

Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,967 miles

Offside Rear LIght cluster damaged but al lights operational

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 137,967 miles

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

Offside Rear LIght cluster damaged but al lights operational

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,332 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 131,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 114,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 107,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 70,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 46,485 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 38,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,188 miles

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

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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RE08 OEW 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 68.2%.

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 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 RE08 OEW, 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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RE08 OEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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