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V3 PBR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,316 mi
Last recorded122,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 PBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 117,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,316 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,701 miles

Rear park brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,399 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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V3 PBR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V3 PBR, 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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V3 PBR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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