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SUI 7840

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 7840
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,821 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END , WORN BALL JOINT , RECOMMEND BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS REPLACED , WHEEL TRACAKING CHECKED .

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,702 miles

off side ball joint worn / play evident , due to condition at time of inspection recommend ball joint be replaced within 14 days .

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,125 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,420 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 51,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,784 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,496 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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SUI 7840 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SUI 7840, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUI 7840 registered?

SUI 7840 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is SUI 7840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 7840 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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