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AJ08 TRX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

207,990 mi
Last recorded207,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 207,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 207,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 207,990 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 201,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 201,130 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 201,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 165,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 165,508 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 139,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 138,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 118,128 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,136 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 110,105 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,864 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,037 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,037 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,482 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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 TRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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