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AJ08 RXO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,698 miles

Front some imballance front axle

Fail 23 Jun 2026 102,676 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently base insecure (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front some imballance front axle

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery not holding charge [had to jump twice]

wipers too short

Pass 19 Jun 2025 102,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 101,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,252 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,237 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,354 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,332 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,343 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine under trays damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,600 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 RXO 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 81%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

AJ08 RXO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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