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EJ08 XSR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

268,964 mi
Last recorded268,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 268,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 268,955 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 258,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 258,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 245,278 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 245,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 231,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 231,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 214,244 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 214,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Both front lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 197,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 188,509 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 188,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 178,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

Front sub-frame stabilisers corroded

Hazard warning switch damaged

Nearside Front ABS wire unclipped from lower arm

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 178,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

Front sub-frame stabilisers corroded

Hazard warning switch damaged

Nearside Front ABS wire unclipped from lower arm

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 162,269 miles

Front Tyres worn on inside edge

Hazard switch damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cut but not exposing cords

Fail 5 Apr 2018 162,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Tyres worn on inside edge

Hazard switch damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cut but not exposing cords

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,122 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2015 131,113 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2015 131,113 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,134 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 XSR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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