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2008 VAUXHALL VIVARO
General Information
- Registration SC08CWV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,135 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas
14 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides () Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking @ steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,191 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides @ ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides @ ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,593 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,520 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
13 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,776 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,713 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- wipers only work on fast setting
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,771 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Sump corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Sump corroded
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,770 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,789 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,887 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,413 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,847 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
1 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,552 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202631 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
4 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,767 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,143 MI
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SC08CWV was registered on 2008-05-30
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