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S16 MOW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,673 mi
Last recorded165,673 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 MOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 165,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 161,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024
Pass 23 Aug 2023 204,919 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 204,919 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 181,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 181,460 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,085 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 154,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,008 miles

engine cover and undertray

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,889 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,747 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,650 miles

front tyres getting near limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,106 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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S16 MOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S16 MOW, 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 S16 MOW registered?

S16 MOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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