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EX08 ZGE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,061 mi
Last recorded170,061 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 170,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 170,057 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 164,390 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 164,390 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 161,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 156,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 146,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,441 miles

Centre brake light inop

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 137,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,091 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 ZGE 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 75%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

EX08 ZGE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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