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AJ08 RZV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,449 mi
Last recorded90,449 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 90,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,938 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 RZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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