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EN57 JZL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

266,826 mi
Last recorded266,826 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 JZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 266,826 miles

headlight len's

rear brake hose ferrals corroding

strut tops tightness in operation

Fail 13 May 2024 266,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlight len's

rear brake hose ferrals corroding

strut tops tightness in operation

Pass 6 Jan 2023 262,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

rear upper spring mounts corroded, and coil springs.

steering feels slightly stiff suspect slightly stiff upper strut tops. advise repair/replacement soon advised

Fail 12 Dec 2022 262,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff and notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar excessively corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 252,847 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 252,847 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front part of the exhaust is corroded 3/4 of the way round the pipe and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 234,748 miles

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

Play detected in both inner steering rack joints.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 234,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose.(marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white. (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

EML light on.

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

Play detected in both inner steering rack joints.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 226,789 miles

Front Slight play inner track rods (both sides)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 226,701 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Slight play inner track rods (both sides)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 213,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Slight play tie rod

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 213,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal sinking possible fault

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Slight play tie rod

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 204,899 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 204,896 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid missing windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 192,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 191,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 183,535 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside rack end

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 183,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front slight play in nearside rack end

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 169,474 miles

both steering rack ends becoming worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 169,432 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both steering rack ends becoming worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 154,946 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 154,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 134,813 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 122,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 111,030 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 111,030 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JZL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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