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EJ08 XTA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

212,658 mi
Last recorded212,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 212,658 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 212,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 200,349 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 194,492 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 187,459 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 187,459 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 179,106 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 175,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 174,393 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 169,564 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2019 169,564 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,510 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 165,510 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 155,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 155,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 149,609 miles

the near side front and off side front strut top mountings are getting worn.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 149,609 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 141,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 130,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,898 miles

Rear inner brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,704 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,135 miles

slight dragging on front brakes

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 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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