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EY08 ZRJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 ZRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 116,056 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 116,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

nearside washer jet half blocked

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

upper stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

glow plug light illuminated on dash

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Nearside parking brake low effort but met requirements

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high leveled stop light lens damaged

nearside rear light lens cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high leveled stop light lens damaged

nearside rear light lens cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,116 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,358 miles

centre stop light lens damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

centre stop light lens damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,490 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,223 miles

brake pedal opperation is soft

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,231 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,231 miles

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

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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EY08 ZRJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY08 ZRJ, 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 EY08 ZRJ registered?

EY08 ZRJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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