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VE08 MVZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

260,657 mi
Last recorded260,657 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 260,657 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 260,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 251,087 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear h/ brake lazy

Fail 8 Nov 2018 251,087 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear h/ brake lazy

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 239,964 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

engine man light on

Fail 9 Nov 2017 239,847 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

engine man light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 229,123 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 229,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 217,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 217,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 207,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 178,034 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 177,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 125,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,977 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 MVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE08 MVZ, 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 VE08 MVZ registered?

VE08 MVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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