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RE57 SCW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,636 mi
Last recorded121,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE57 SCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 121,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,552 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,373 miles

Centre lamp on rear door, not working and lens missing.

Damage to rear bumper, wiring loose.

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

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

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

Play in steering rack.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 58,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre belt stuck on drum. seatbelt not tested. (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre lamp on rear door, not working and lens missing.

Damage to rear bumper, wiring loose.

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

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

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

Play in steering rack.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,667 miles

Front disks corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear eye level brake lamp inop

Fail 4 Mar 2021 55,667 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disks corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear eye level brake lamp inop

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,321 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 42,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,464 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,922 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,304 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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RE57 SCW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE57 SCW, 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 RE57 SCW registered?

RE57 SCW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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