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EF08 THX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 THX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 112,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearings fallen out during test. (not ruff turning)

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,992 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,990 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,291 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog Not Working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 62,291 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog Not Working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,942 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 44,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,811 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 31,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 17,743 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 12,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,864 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

Fail 17 May 2012 8,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 8,983 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 THX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF08 THX, 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 EF08 THX registered?

EF08 THX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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