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AJ08 RUR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,525 mi
Last recorded147,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 RUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 147,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,343 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 142,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 136,671 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheelarch damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier/frame corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 136,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheelarch damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier/frame corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 16,355 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,481 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,481 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,358 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,465 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,678 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under tray insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,074 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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AJ08 RUR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ08 RUR, 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.

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AJ08 RUR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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