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EJ08 XMD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,765 mi
Last recorded182,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 182,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 180,563 miles

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

underbody showing sufrace corrosion generally

Pass 18 Jan 2024 179,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 178,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 176,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 174,962 miles

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

slight oil dampness on sump

Pass 9 Dec 2019 173,542 miles

Offside Rear tyre app limit

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,450 miles

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 161,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 161,203 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leaks evident

Pass 13 Jan 2016 137,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inner rack end slightly worn x2 ns osf

Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,919 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits

centre brake light not working

tape on dashboard

Fail 27 Jan 2015 11,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing close to limits

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,345 miles

both front inner rackends have slight play

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,135 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 XMD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

EJ08 XMD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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