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WV08 ORX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,298 mi
Last recorded170,298 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ORX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 170,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 170,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 166,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 162,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 162,674 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 158,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 158,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 150,563 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor damaged close to limits

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2018 150,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside washer jet poor

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor damaged close to limits

high handbrake travel

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,541 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor close to limits

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,936 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,933 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 104,212 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,903 miles

Lid missing from washer bottle

Unable to view inner rear brake pads but outer pads in good condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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WV08 ORX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV08 ORX, 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 WV08 ORX registered?

WV08 ORX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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