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EJ08 XSM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

200,598 mi
Last recorded200,598 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 200,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2017 189,028 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 188,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,920 miles

Both front steering arm links have slight play in inner ball joint.

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre is feathering slightly on outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2015 154,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside screen washer poor

Pass 8 May 2014 137,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 116,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,209 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 XSM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

EJ08 XSM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 XSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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