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AB08 CGJ

2008 Opel Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,622 mi
Last recorded217,622 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Opel Vivaro66,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CGJ
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 217,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 207,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 194,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 194,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 186,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 177,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 177,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 167,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,399 miles

Hazard warning switch broken, but operates ok

Fail 18 Aug 2016 146,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high inside light loose (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Hazard warning switch broken, but operates ok

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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AB08 CGJ is a 2008 Opel Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Opel Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 CGJ registered?

AB08 CGJ is a 2008 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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