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RF08 UHM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damage lens (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,876 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,925 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 67,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2015 60,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 60,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

oil level low

Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 34,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,366 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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RF08 UHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF08 UHM, 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 RF08 UHM registered?

RF08 UHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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