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CP08 CWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 CWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 173,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2024 165,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Dec 2024 165,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2023 161,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper strut tops have slight lift

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2022 156,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper strut top bearings have slight lift

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Nov 2022 156,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper strut top bearings have slight lift

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,891 miles

nearside front tyre close to the limit and has a screw in it

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,895 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,839 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,401 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,323 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,340 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,684 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 52,684 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CP08 CWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP08 CWJ, 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 CP08 CWJ registered?

CP08 CWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CP08 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 CWJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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