MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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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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