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AJ08 TYX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,080 mi
Last recorded154,080 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 154,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2025 147,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 142,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,333 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 112,335 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,694 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear around fuel tank and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,150 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,293 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn, still clearing screen

Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,293 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn, still clearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,181 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 39,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,998 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 TYX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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