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AJ08 SSV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

206,695 mi
Last recorded206,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 SSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 206,695 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 206,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 172,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 164,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 151,372 miles

Play in the steering.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 151,372 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Play in the steering.

Wipers smear.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,839 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,031 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 112,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 103,269 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres slight damage to outer sidwalls

Fail 12 May 2016 103,269 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres slight damage to outer sidwalls

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 91,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front nearside steering rack arm has slight play

front nearside tyre has wall Damage and some cuts in side wall of tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 91,968 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front nearside steering rack arm has slight play

front nearside tyre has wall Damage and some cuts in side wall of tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 70,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 59,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 59,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,305 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 May 2011 36,294 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 SSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

AJ08 SSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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