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LS08 JXK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,226 mi
Last recorded158,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 JXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 158,226 miles

both sides front outriggers rusting not in a prescribed area

travel on foot brake recommend early inspection or adjustment

Fail 18 Feb 2026 158,226 miles

both sides front outriggers rusting not in a prescribed area

travel on foot brake recommend early inspection or adjustment

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 147,383 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 147,379 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 17 Feb 2023 141,280 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,584 miles

Front tyres running close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,009 miles

osf tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 116,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,869 miles

corrosion to rear rigid brake pipe( as marked)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,379 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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LS08 JXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

LS08 JXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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