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EJ08 XTT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,622 mi
Last recorded151,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,622 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 151,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 150,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 150,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,267 miles

Nearside Cracked screen

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Cracked screen

Wet test

Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,129 miles

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

nearside screen cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2018 123,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs rusty and pads getting low on n/s and wheel binding (slight)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,396 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs rusty and pads getting low on n/s and wheel binding (slight)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,734 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,014 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 112,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

engine warning lamps are illuminated

o/s indicators are slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,828 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,978 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,978 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 XTT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

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

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