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AJ08 SVZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,707 mi
Last recorded115,707 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 115,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 115,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear handbrake lever stuck in 'on' position

both nearside tyres; outer sidewalls worn

both rear indicators discoloured

engine management lamp illuminated

engine oilstained in places with engine oil

forward and central handbrake cables corroding

imbalance from rear service brake

nearside wiper hits scuttle panel

offside engine mount perished

offside front tyre worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear 1/4 bumper panel cracked

rear brake discs corroded, nearside rear disc discoloured and inner pads worn low

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play and lift in front suspension top mounts, nearside worst

slight play in track rods

Pass 25 Jan 2014 95,701 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped on inner face

slight play in nearside tie rod ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 84,177 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 84,171 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,488 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 SVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

AJ08 SVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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