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EX08 ZGN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

278,137 mi
Last recorded278,137 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 278,137 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 278,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 272,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 267,932 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 262,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 259,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 253,917 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 243,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 236,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 224,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 213,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 204,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 204,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 178,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 178,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,402 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 ZGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

EX08 ZGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EX08 ZGN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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