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AJ08 SZV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,000 mi
Last recorded115,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2025 112,438 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2024 110,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2023 104,161 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2022 101,125 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2021 96,410 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2021 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2020 91,537 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,651 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and near wear indicators

Spare tyre defective cut to cord

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre near wear indicators

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and near wear indicators

Spare tyre defective cut to cord

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tread groove 205/65R16C

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Snapped (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tread groove 205/65R16C

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,104 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,952 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front lower swivel joint miniscule play

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

very slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,574 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 SZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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