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EJ08 XSU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,680 mi
Last recorded215,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 215,680 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 215,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 204,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 187,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 187,553 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 160,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 144,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,728 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,007 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 112,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,823 miles

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

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,996 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,996 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,366 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 XSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

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

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