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EJ08 XUP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,902 mi
Last recorded185,902 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 185,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 183,775 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 183,775 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 178,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 175,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 149,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 88,354 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 XUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 XUP registered?

EJ08 XUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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