MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front top mount has slight movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust flexy deteriorated
osf headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on osf jacking points
windscreen slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front top mount has slight movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust flexy deteriorated
osf headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on osf jacking points
windscreen slightly damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower engine steady bar rubber bush deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16 perished and cracked also worn outeredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside headlight lens dull
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess to sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))
NSF headlamp beam bender fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned kickup incorrect/ aim also below requirements (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure securing nut missing to cradle (6.1.5 (a))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess to sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low performance registered on ns/rear park brake performance (3.7.B.5b)
slight play in osf track rod end.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended. (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended. (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 XVS 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 68.4%.
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 XVS, 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 XVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2008.
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