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EN57 JVV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,612 mi
Last recorded199,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 199,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 199,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 186,179 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH OUTER FRONT BOX SECTIONS/JACKING POINTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 186,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 182,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 179,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2021 179,864 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 178,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 173,879 miles

front shocks and springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 173,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

front shocks and springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 168,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 162,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 162,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake imbalance high

front roll bar 'D' bushes worn

front subframe support rods corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre, inner wall, splitting.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 156,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake imbalance high

front roll bar 'D' bushes worn

front subframe support rods corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre, inner wall, splitting.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 148,174 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,668 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 141,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 131,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 106,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,758 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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EN57 JVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EN57 JVV, 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 EN57 JVV registered?

EN57 JVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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