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AJ08 SCZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,864 mi
Last recorded163,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 163,864 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear bumper surport bracket bolt missing

Pass 12 Jul 2025 162,279 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 160,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 159,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 159,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing against the handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 150,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,338 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 133,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 126,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 123,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,107 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,542 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 SCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

AJ08 SCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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