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LS08 JOA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,449 mi
Last recorded142,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 JOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 142,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamps frosting

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 141,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,476 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 126,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tie rod has minor play

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tie rod has minor play

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner wheel to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in it

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,177 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner wheel to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in it

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,495 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 53,493 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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LS08 JOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS08 JOA, 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 LS08 JOA registered?

LS08 JOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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