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AJ08 TYP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 154,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 149,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 143,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 135,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 130,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,391 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre - repairable - continental vanco 205/65/16c 107/105T

slight bind in offside rear wheel

offside rear tyre flat and has sidewall damage - cooper avon a11 205/65/16c 107/105T

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,391 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre - repairable - continental vanco 205/65/16c 107/105T

slight bind in offside rear wheel

offside rear tyre flat and has sidewall damage - cooper avon a11 205/65/16c 107/105T

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,155 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,099 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)

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 TYP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

AJ08 TYP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AJ08 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 TYP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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