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BD08 XJE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,139 mi
Last recorded168,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 168,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 163,616 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine warning light indicate fault

radiator coolant leack

Fail 8 Jul 2016 163,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine warning light indicate fault

radiator coolant leack

Pass 27 May 2015 148,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 125,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2014 125,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 100,225 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 100,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 87,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 87,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 68,751 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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BD08 XJE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD08 XJE, 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 BD08 XJE registered?

BD08 XJE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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