MOT Status
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212,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear sill damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear sill damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear sill damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear sill damaged
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front tyres wearing low and started to crack.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
Front brake discs scored.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs scored.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished tyre is dated 2009 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished and cracked , tyre is dated 2010 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bearing rough and noisy. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished tyre is dated 2009 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished and cracked , tyre is dated 2010 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting rubber bush starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have age related perishing 2009/2010 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Misting of oil on engine
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Misting of oil on engine
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc pitted
Offside Front brake disc pitted
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only suspect internal failure of caliper (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc pitted
Nearside Rear brake disc pitted
Offside Front brake disc pitted
Offside Rear brake disc pitted
the near side front and off side front strut top mountings are getting worn.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
the near side front and off side front strut top mountings are getting worn.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
cycle rack fitted and slightly covering rear number plate border
power steering fluid over filled and leaking out of cap
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
cycle rack fitted and slightly covering rear number plate border
power steering fluid over filled and leaking out of cap
Rear inner brake pads are starting to get low
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
slight dragging on front brakes
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 XTA 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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.
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