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EJ08 XVU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,180 mi
Last recorded197,180 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 197,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 184,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 184,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 182,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 182,941 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 173,264 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 173,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 170,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 170,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 168,933 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2015 168,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no spare wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 160,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 152,658 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 152,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 126,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,474 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 92,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

EJ08 XVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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