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EX08 ZCN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,278 mi
Last recorded193,278 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 193,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated heavily in paint or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Entire underside coated heavily in paint or similar

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 193,269 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated heavily in paint or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Entire underside coated heavily in paint or similar

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 190,228 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 182,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 175,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 168,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 163,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 159,032 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 158,579 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 10 May 2016 158,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 8 May 2015 149,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 112,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,717 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,376 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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EX08 ZCN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EX08 ZCN, 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 EX08 ZCN registered?

EX08 ZCN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EX08 ZCN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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