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GR08 VJZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,959 mi
Last recorded123,959 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,959 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 123,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 113,524 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear panel damage

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear panel damage

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,424 miles

Front power steering pipe insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front power steering pipe insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear damage

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,620 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves not visible

front sub-frame attachment / support distorted (offside)

substantial damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 93,429 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 74,410 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mil wear markers

Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mil wear markers

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,964 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,262 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,942 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,569 miles

Offside 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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GR08 VJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GR08 VJZ, 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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GR08 VJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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