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HJ08 VTK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,482 mi
Last recorded193,482 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 193,482 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2025 193,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake caliper lever no returning

Offside Rear Brake over heated

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2024 184,754 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Slight damage to wheel rim

Nearside Front Slight play in steering

Pass 10 Feb 2023 176,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim slight damage

Rear Brake discs corroded

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 Feb 2022 167,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 167,524 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 159,491 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2021 159,485 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,067 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,982 miles

Offside Handbrake effort low

Fail 5 Feb 2019 140,935 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake effort low

Pass 31 Jan 2018 131,993 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,435 miles

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,973 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,596 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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HJ08 VTK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HJ08 VTK, 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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HJ08 VTK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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