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EJ08 XPF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,844 mi
Last recorded165,844 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 165,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 165,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 161,131 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 161,079 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 146,210 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 129,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 129,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 104,698 miles

Laptop doking station blocking drivers view. Pass and advise ref VOSA letter.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Laptop doking station blocking drivers view. Pass and advise ref VOSA letter.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 87,370 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 XPF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

EJ08 XPF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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