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EJ08 XSD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,478 mi
Last recorded164,478 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 164,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 164,478 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 148,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 148,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,771 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,771 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 82,580 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 XSD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

EJ08 XSD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EJ08 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 XSD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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