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T300 MSP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,825 mi
Last recorded153,825 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 MSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,825 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Light lens damaged

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to gain effort - 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH pipes Front to rear - underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 153,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH excessively deteriorated - Aim affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Light lens damaged

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to gain effort - 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH pipes Front to rear - underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 151,819 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line From Rear Of Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 151,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line From Rear Of Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 151,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 150,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

hazard switch damaged but working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

front jacking points corroding

hazzard switch damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 148,351 miles

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

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged

hazard switch damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 146,283 miles

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

hazard switch damaged

reverse lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 144,818 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear. (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c 8ply. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 137,473 miles

Brake cable damaged broken wires showing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 121,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,544 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T300 MSP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T300 MSP, 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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T300 MSP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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