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GD57 ELJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,361 mi
Last recorded146,361 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 ELJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 146,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 133,986 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 133,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 117,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

earth strap snapped

handbrake cable snapped

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,620 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 106,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,595 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 57,520 miles

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

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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GD57 ELJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GD57 ELJ, 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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GD57 ELJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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