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S17 GSN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,256 mi
Last recorded176,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 GSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 176,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 176,256 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 159,225 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 159,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 147,923 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front D bush has slight play

Offside front inner arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 89,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,578 miles

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

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

power steering cap missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,487 miles

near side rear lamp lens cracked off side rear brake light worked with lite tap

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear lamp lens cracked off side rear brake light worked with lite tap

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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S17 GSN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S17 GSN, 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 S17 GSN registered?

S17 GSN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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