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LL08 XAU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,542 mi
Last recorded169,542 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,001 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,001 miles

Brake cable insecure snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 161,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 157,120 miles

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

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

no exhaust emissions recorded

Pass 16 May 2017 152,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 147,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 131,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 118,122 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 118,122 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 100,682 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 100,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,834 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

No smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

No smoke detected on emissions test

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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LL08 XAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LL08 XAU, 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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LL08 XAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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