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EJ08 XLF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,620 mi
Last recorded203,620 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 203,620 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all... (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 192,816 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 185,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2018 183,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 174,981 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 31 May 2016 168,662 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 168,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view upper section missing lower section provides view to rear. (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 158,437 miles

both front tyre valves perished

damage to nearside/offside outer body sills

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play to nearside track rod end

Fail 7 Aug 2015 158,437 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front tyre valves perished

damage to nearside/offside outer body sills

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 16 Sep 2014 153,506 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 153,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 153,500 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has deep cut in tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 112,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,405 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 XLF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ08 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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