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AJ08 RXM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,106 mi
Last recorded135,106 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 135,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr lower main in plastic mounting clip by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outrigger is corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 135,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr lower main in plastic mounting clip by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outrigger is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2024 133,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 128,555 miles

Corrosion on front and suspension components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,555 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on front and suspension components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 12 May 2021 126,050 miles

all front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2020 124,536 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre protruding out of tyre between tread ()

Pass 2 May 2019 123,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 121,187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,174 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,085 miles

slight play in the nearside front steering arm

Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,055 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,589 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,989 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,285 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 RXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

AJ08 RXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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