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EA08 LBJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,746 mi
Last recorded157,746 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 157,746 miles

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

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

slight damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2023 144,097 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark in reservoir (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to outer sill

service light on

Fail 21 Jul 2022 135,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark in reservoir (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to outer sill

service light on

Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

service light on

Fail 29 Jul 2021 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

service light on

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 115,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,360 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,087 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,600 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 15,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,649 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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EA08 LBJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA08 LBJ, 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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EA08 LBJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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