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AJ08 SVY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,818 mi
Last recorded163,818 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 163,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 118,744 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,234 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion around seat mount drivers side, bodywork still strong

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner rack end ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight corrosion around seat mount drivers side, bodywork still strong

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front wipers juddering on windscreen

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,377 miles

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,317 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,306 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 SVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

AJ08 SVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AJ08 SVY safe to buy?

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