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AJ08 SZC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,223 mi
Last recorded159,223 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 159,223 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 152,190 miles

knocking from steering rack but no play or movement in rack found

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,814 miles

Offside Front flexy brake hose not in position

gearbox earth strap

Fail 26 Feb 2018 144,814 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front flexy brake hose not in position

gearbox earth strap

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,342 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 130,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,385 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 118,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,046 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,760 miles

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

n/s handbrake performance

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

rear ducting lying on exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,760 miles

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

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

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

n/s handbrake performance

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

rear ducting lying on exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,670 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 SZC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SZC, 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 SZC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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