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SB08 TNL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 TNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 115,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2014 74,188 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2014 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 60,420 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

no emissions recorded

Fail 17 May 2013 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

no emissions recorded

Pass 22 May 2012 48,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 48,757 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 36,429 miles

scratch on windscreen

Fail 21 May 2011 36,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

scratch on windscreen

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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SB08 TNL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB08 TNL, 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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SB08 TNL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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