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WN08 BCE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

214,249 mi
Last recorded214,249 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 BCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 214,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 214,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing freely (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 207,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 192,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 192,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 177,362 miles

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2016 177,362 miles

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

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2015 159,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 195,354 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to both rear light lenses

rear brake backing plates rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 141,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to both rear light lenses

rear brake backing plates rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 125,409 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 125,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,301 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 104,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WN08 BCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WN08 BCE, 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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WN08 BCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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