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VE08 MVK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,148 mi
Last recorded230,148 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 230,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering tight

Pass 8 Jul 2020 229,305 miles

n/s/r brake binding

rear brake discs worn slight play n/s rack end & track rod end

Fail 8 Jul 2020 229,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r brake binding

rear brake discs worn slight play n/s rack end & track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2019 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 159,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,545 miles

chip in windscreen o/s slight play n/s/f wheel bearing slight play n/s/f track rod end

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jun 2018 159,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened n/s/r middle row outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen o/s slight play n/s/f wheel bearing slight play n/s/f track rod end

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 149,016 miles

low handbrake reading o/s

slight play front ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 115,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,445 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 90,440 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,295 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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VE08 MVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 VE08 MVK, 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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VE08 MVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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