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VU08 MZD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,964 mi
Last recorded142,964 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,964 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from the nsf brake

Pass 15 May 2015 130,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,603 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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VU08 MZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU08 MZD, 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 VU08 MZD registered?

VU08 MZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 MZD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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