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EF08 TEU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,565 mi
Last recorded216,565 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 216,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 216,540 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative Both Fronts And Rears (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both Fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Front Lower Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing Both Rears (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 192,376 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid at minimum mark

Fail 26 Feb 2024 192,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid at minimum mark

Pass 17 Mar 2023 167,905 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 167,904 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 153,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,058 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,179 miles

205.65.16 tyres fitted to rear

215.65.16 tyres fitted to front

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,179 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

215.65.16 tyres fitted to front 205 65.16 tyres fitted to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,706 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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EF08 TEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EF08 TEU, 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 TEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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