2008 Vauxhall Vivaro · 31,948 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2008 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Vivaro years (31,948 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 52.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 149,480
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,948
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.5% of tests fail here (227% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.6%
- Suspension25%
- Brakes24.4%
- Steering13.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.36%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.21%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.77%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.52%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 5.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.19%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.31%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Vivaro years (31,948 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.36% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.68% of tests), position lamp not working (7.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 149,480 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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