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AJ08 TEU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,893 mi
Last recorded189,893 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 189,893 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 189,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 189,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all four (5.2.3 (j))

front bumper support damaged

offside front door check strap missing

vin number in windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2022 154,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,579 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,470 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,139 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 101,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,836 miles

STRONG ADVISE - IMBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES

front wishbone rear buses deteriorated ( front bushes slightly )

imbalance in rear brakes and slight pulse

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s rear indicator faded

o/s front tyre valve perished heavy

rear pads worn

slight noise from n/s rear wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2017 86,835 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable snapped - performance not tested (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (non bonded) (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

misting of oil from sump and belt area

nearside rear brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre perishing and cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,914 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,408 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,408 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,682 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,970 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,753 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside wiper blade torn on ends

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 TEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

AJ08 TEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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