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EJ08 VWD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,308 mi
Last recorded191,308 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 191,308 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 183,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 175,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 175,277 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 166,681 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 5 May 2020 166,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front McPherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 153,148 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 137,409 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 137,409 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 121,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 105,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,290 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 76,325 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 60,008 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 41,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 41,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,217 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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EJ08 VWD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ08 VWD, 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 EJ08 VWD registered?

EJ08 VWD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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