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AJ08 UBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,248 mi
Last recorded143,248 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 UBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,144 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 105,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,606 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,622 miles

o/s & n/s/f/brake discs worn obs

o/s/f/tyre damaged but not showing cords

o/s/f/wheel rim damaged on inside obs

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,622 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s & n/s/f/brake discs worn obs

o/s/f/tyre damaged but not showing cords

o/s/f/wheel rim damaged on inside obs

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 UBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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