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AJ08 RVP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 RVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 174,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear step bracket corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 174,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear step bracket corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 163,026 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering

Offside Front Top mount slightly notchy

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 143,694 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 143,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Main bracket (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,294 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,998 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,997 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,864 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 80,864 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,222 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,571 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on the outer edge

offside front tyre down to 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2014 53,571 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on the outer edge

offside front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,603 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

power steering level on min

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,709 miles

front number plate on limit

Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,709 miles

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

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

front number plate on limit

Fail 7 Feb 2011 25,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,820 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 RVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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