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VN58 FVJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

311,390 mi
Last recorded311,390 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 311,390 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 311,149 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust smoking slightly on start up

Pass 13 Jan 2014 298,840 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 298,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 259,887 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Towbar plug damaged and wiring damaged to plug

Fail 21 Dec 2012 259,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Airbag light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Towbar plug damaged and wiring damaged to plug

Pass 28 Dec 2011 223,900 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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VN58 FVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN58 FVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN58 FVJ registered?

VN58 FVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for VN58 FVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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