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SE08 EUC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 EUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,048 miles

Airbag light out at time of retest

Rear discs worn and scored

Fail 18 Jun 2014 118,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake operation does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear discs worn and scored

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,259 miles

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

front top strut mountings stiff

wipers not parking

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,239 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front top strut mountings stiff

spanner light on

wipers not parking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,861 miles

nearside and offside front top strut bearings stiff

slight play in nearside steering rack end

spanner light on

wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

check front and rear brake pads

nearside and offside front top strut bearings stiff

slight play in nearside steering rack end

spanner light on

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,247 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

low flow emissions

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre nail

service light on

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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SE08 EUC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SE08 EUC, 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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SE08 EUC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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