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EJ08 XTS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

270,118 mi
Last recorded270,118 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 270,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 263,711 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 255,274 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare whel carrier detteriating

Fail 25 Jun 2018 255,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare whel carrier detteriating

Pass 22 Jun 2017 238,041 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 238,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 220,543 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 220,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 200,125 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamps on indicating faults

Fail 10 Jul 2015 200,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamps on indicating faults

Pass 23 Jun 2014 177,359 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 177,357 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,679 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 143,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,335 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XTS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

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

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