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SW57 LGC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,536 mi
Last recorded65,536 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,536 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,622 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet stay park clip missing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear loading door not holding on upper catch bolt missing from door striker pin

bonnet stay park clip broken

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,104 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,111 miles

oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 38,109 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 30,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,874 miles

both rear handbrake cables not returning fully

front and rear pads low

handbrake cable slight fraying

nearside front track rod end slight play

offside front track rod end slight play

under cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,936 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,675 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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SW57 LGC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW57 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

SW57 LGC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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