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AJ08 RVU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,184 mi
Last recorded152,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 152,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2025 148,444 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 148,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 145,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 145,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,249 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 141,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,202 miles

CORRODED REAR DOOR STEP BRACKETS.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 141,018 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 141,018 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,347 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 140,293 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH track rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 7 Feb 2012 69,988 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

high front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,218 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 RVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 RVU, 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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What year was AJ08 RVU registered?

AJ08 RVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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