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SG08 MXY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,144 mi
Last recorded206,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 206,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 206,090 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 191,917 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 191,557 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 171,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 168,676 miles

Front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 168,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 162,040 miles

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

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

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

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

osr light unit cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2015 162,040 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

osr light unit cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 141,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 141,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 97,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 97,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 88,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,097 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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SG08 MXY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG08 MXY, 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 SG08 MXY registered?

SG08 MXY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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