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EF08 ERO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,849 mi
Last recorded176,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ERO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 176,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2016 166,709 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2016 166,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when lights on (1.2.1e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 141,218 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 126,243 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 126,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,367 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

Fail 15 Feb 2013 106,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 29 May 2012 98,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 98,467 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 78,502 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 78,502 miles

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

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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EF08 ERO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EF08 ERO, 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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EF08 ERO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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