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AJ08 SVF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 173,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 173,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 153,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,461 miles

Front front inner wing fillers broken and undertray missing.

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber badly worn

front brake discs corroded

front inner wing fillers broken and undertray missing

rear brake discs cooroded

Pass 4 May 2016 126,548 miles

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,547 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing stabiliser rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Rear brake pads thin

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,873 miles

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Lower engine stabiliser worn

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edges

Offside track rod end slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,868 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and offside front brake pads worn thin (2mm)

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Lower engine stabiliser worn

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edges

Offside track rod end slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,894 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside inner track rod end worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,894 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside inner track rod end worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,486 miles

Clutch anti-slip worn on edge

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Clutch anti-slip worn on edge

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,092 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 SVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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