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EJ08 XMT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,359 mi
Last recorded191,359 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 191,359 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 191,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 182,828 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 182,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 167,413 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 167,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 161,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly pitting

Offside Rear Tyre tread outer edges wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 150,543 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Aug 2014 150,540 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2013 130,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

man light on,air filter pipe missing,n/s lower mirror missing,n/s trims adrift,body work marks, parking levers not on stops at capilers,cables part siezed.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 130,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

man light on,air filter pipe missing,n/s lower mirror missing,n/s trims adrift,body work marks, parking levers not on stops at capilers,cables part siezed.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,798 miles

UNDER TRAY MISSING.FRONT INNER WINGS DAMAGED.RADIATOR OUTER TRIMS ADRIFT. FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE LOW TREAD.

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 XMT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

EJ08 XMT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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