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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn also - AT VERY ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn also - AT VERY ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre brake light inoperative.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired HANDBRAKE MECHANISM. (3.6.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen clip ()
centre brake light inoperative
headlights would benefit from realignment
n/s washer jet inoperative
all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall
light misting of oil around engine
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
suspect rear inner brake pads low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 XPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.
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