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SV08 HXU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,666 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,398 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine check lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,273 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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SV08 HXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV08 HXU, 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 SV08 HXU registered?

SV08 HXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is SV08 HXU safe to buy?

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