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EJ08 XNN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,905 mi
Last recorded206,905 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 206,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 199,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 192,403 miles

centre stop light not working

Offside indicator doesn't self cancel

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 192,396 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside indicator doesn't self cancel

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 175,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 155,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 155,842 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 139,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2014 139,272 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,172 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 116,411 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 116,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,982 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 XNN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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