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AJ08 SKF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

270,292 mi
Last recorded270,292 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 270,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 270,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 258,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 238,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 218,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 194,689 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 194,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 194,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 179,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 166,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 166,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 139,421 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 139,421 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 139,312 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear handbrake cables deteriorated

slight knock from steering rack when steering operated, slight play detected in rack/track rods

slight lift in nearside front top mount

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2016 139,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower engine stabilizer mount in poor condition

n/s rear tyre valve perished, n/s front tyre valve slightly perished

o/s front inner pad looks low

o/s front tyre wearing bias to inner edge

rack slightly knocks/ clonks when shaking wheel, play in rack/track rods

rear handbrake cables deteriorated

service light on, engine management light on

slight lift in n/s front top mount

slight play in n./s front wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 126,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre not wearing evenly

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,147 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,702 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,695 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 SKF 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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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