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SW57 LFG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,291 mi
Last recorded38,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,291 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected a.b.s. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected a.b.s. (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,572 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 32,572 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 21,249 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 21,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Towbar component insecure trailer socket (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,201 miles

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured fading - pink (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 18,201 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped during brake test (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured fading - pink (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 14,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,135 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 10,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SW57 LFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW57 LFG, 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 SW57 LFG registered?

SW57 LFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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