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V29 CMB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,811 mi
Last recorded215,811 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 CMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 215,811 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 215,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 206,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 206,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 192,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 177,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

general corrosion to the under carriage

Fail 4 Aug 2023 177,572 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

general corrosion to the under carriage

Fail 4 Aug 2023 177,568 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

general corrosion to the under carriage

Pass 1 Aug 2022 163,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,731 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,804 miles

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle beam Hose to hose corroded on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,859 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,479 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,829 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,957 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,133 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

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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V29 CMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V29 CMB, 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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V29 CMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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