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VN08 HMZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,291 mi
Last recorded154,291 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 HMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 154,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 154,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,229 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,060 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,004 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,461 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arm ball joints slight play

slight brake binding nearside front wheel

Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,461 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm ball joints slight play

slight brake binding nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 101,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,018 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,016 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,488 miles

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

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

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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VN08 HMZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VN08 HMZ, 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 VN08 HMZ registered?

VN08 HMZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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