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AJ08 TFO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,138 mi
Last recorded144,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Oct 2021 144,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 138,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,712 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Device Missing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 133,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing Offside and Nearside Rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Device Missing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,183 miles

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect some testable items

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 131,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wire (1.9.2a)

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

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect some testable items

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,608 miles

o/s/r backplate corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 128,608 miles

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

o/s/r backplate corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both steering rack boots wet

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 123,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both steering rack boots wet

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 May 2014 101,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,501 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s handbrake not returning fully

Pass 2 May 2013 79,678 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 79,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,397 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 55,397 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,640 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 TFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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