2008 Vauxhall Motor Caravan 2.5L Diesel · FN08 SVR
2008 Vauxhall Motor Caravan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 150,277 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN08 SVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 150,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 SVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Motor Caravan (FN08 SVR) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 ”; “Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
FN08 SVR Mileage History
- 12/03/2024144,578 mi
- 21/03/2024144,593 mi+15 mi
- 19/03/2025147,660 mi+3,067 mi
- 17/03/2026150,274 mi+2,614 mi
- 09/04/2026150,277 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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