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EJ08 XPP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,399 mi
Last recorded195,399 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 195,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FULL LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 195,392 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability BOTH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FULL LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 195,331 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe support beam snapped (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All underneath of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both just in front of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 193,624 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 193,610 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank straps corroded and likely to detach (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail corroded with holes have marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded towards rear subframe runs under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ofs f wheel arch top connecter near front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front subframe support bars corroded with holes

Pass 8 Dec 2023 191,488 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 189,085 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose straps slightly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 186,199 miles

front subframe steady bars starting to corrode

rear axle steady bar starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2020 181,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 181,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 167,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 146,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 125,835 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 125,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,742 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 XPP 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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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