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JC08 ZXC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC08 ZXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 123,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,437 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 112,655 miles

Central Front Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap snapped due to corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank retaining strap weakened by corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight split still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washers not hitting windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,182 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,892 miles

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

Offside Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,581 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,701 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,701 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 35,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,028 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JC08 ZXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 JC08 ZXC, 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 JC08 ZXC registered?

JC08 ZXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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