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AJ08 TFN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,552 mi
Last recorded205,552 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 TFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 205,552 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 204,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 204,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 202,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 202,074 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 198,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 198,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 190,329 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 190,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 182,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 180,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,608 miles

n/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 147,187 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes front and rear

Fail 5 Feb 2015 126,024 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes front and rear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,229 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,284 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,959 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 76,958 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,254 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 TFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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