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EJ08 XMC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

188,029 mi
Last recorded188,029 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 188,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 188,026 miles

Front Brake cable damaged snapped during test (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 179,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 3 x places /pipes especially at clip before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler system contaminating alternator and aux system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 179,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 3 x places /pipes especially at clip before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler system contaminating alternator and aux system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 178,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 199,204 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 199,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged worn by park brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 187,991 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe worn by parking brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded/ missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount slightly rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 184,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake caliper contaminated with cv grease pads and disc appear ok.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe worn by parking brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded/ missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount slightly rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 177,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 177,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 166,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 166,289 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 154,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 145,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 140,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion under vehicle

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 136,456 miles

Rear Brake hose kinked both sides (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion under vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,388 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,471 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 79,180 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,180 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,826 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 XMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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