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VE08 MXU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

236,627 mi
Last recorded236,627 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 236,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 234,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 234,775 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2017 225,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 210,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 188,327 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 185,753 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 163,326 miles

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

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 127,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 127,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,143 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 123,566 miles

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

Rear passenger seats have some movement at their fixings to the vehicle floor.

Rear registration plate damaged.

Fail 9 May 2013 123,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear passenger seats have some movement at their fixings to the vehicle floor.

Rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 104,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 83,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 80,861 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,860 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,417 miles

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

off side top suspension mount slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,787 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 MXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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