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SE08 JFN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 147,310 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from rear flexi hoses to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipe to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering component leaking rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,398 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 140,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 135,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,712 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,652 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt latch (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,931 miles

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

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 JFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SE08 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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