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EJ08 XLE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 128,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 114,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 114,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,051 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,993 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,273 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 XLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ08 XLE?

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What year was EJ08 XLE registered?

EJ08 XLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is EJ08 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 XLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ08 XLE have outstanding finance?

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