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VN57 EAO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,563 mi
Last recorded197,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 EAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 197,563 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 183,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 179,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2021 179,213 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2020 176,050 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 176,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

foot brake feels slightly spongy

Pass 6 Apr 2018 168,955 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 161,893 miles

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight weap of grease from nearside front outer cv joint

Fail 7 Apr 2017 161,892 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight weap of grease from nearside front outer cv joint

Pass 8 Apr 2016 156,023 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 156,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired light cluster damaged sharp edges (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,085 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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VN57 EAO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN57 EAO, 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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VN57 EAO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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