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SM08 FMU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,015 mi
Last recorded128,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,015 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,983 miles

All 4 tyres worn

Central hand-brake cable worn and corroded

Front both tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 123,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut-top bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres worn

Central hand-brake cable worn and corroded

Front both tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 107,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,467 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 82,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014
Fail 30 May 2014

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 60,524 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,127 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,802 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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SM08 FMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 SM08 FMU, 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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SM08 FMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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