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AJ08 SWV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,749 mi
Last recorded168,749 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 168,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside corrosion to underside of camper by driver door

Rear Lower corrosion to underside of van

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 168,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside corrosion to underside of camper by driver door

Rear Lower corrosion to underside of van

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 168,683 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached ns and os (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 168,683 miles

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached ns and os (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,435 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,435 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,969 miles

advise : slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,500 miles

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 152,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 147,444 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

o/s rear back plate corroded and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,503 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 132,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located incorrect spring (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes, both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,245 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,670 miles

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 25 Mar 2011 50,012 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 SWV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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