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EJ08 XLH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,704 mi
Last recorded225,704 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 225,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 216,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 203,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 187,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 173,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 161,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 147,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 142,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror housing loose but not affecting view to rear

vixon fitted to dashboard see ref:004/013/0017/02/76

Fail 14 Jun 2013 142,128 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror housing loose but not affecting view to rear

vixon fitted to dashboard see ref:004/013/0017/02/76

Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,657 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 XLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

EJ08 XLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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