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EJ08 XLA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,816 mi
Last recorded179,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 179,816 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 169,856 miles

Nearside body damage

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 169,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside body damage

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Possible coolant leak, reservoir empty

Fail 4 Mar 2022 159,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Possible coolant leak, reservoir empty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,485 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear reflector is slightly damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 1 Mar 2021 151,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear reflector is slightly damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,146 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSR reflector is slightly damaged

OSF tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering / inner joints / track rod ends

Fail 24 Feb 2020 144,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSR reflector is slightly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering / inner joints / track rod ends

Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,269 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,030 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,036 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 XLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLA, 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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EJ08 XLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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