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LS08 JXM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,923 mi
Last recorded168,923 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 168,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 168,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 166,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 166,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 161,576 miles

Nearside parking brake effort could be better

Fail 14 Aug 2024 161,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort could be better

Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,237 miles

Central Rear Light inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Parking brake performance slightly poor

Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Back to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 152,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Back to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,413 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 146,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front ROAD TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 9 Apr 2020 138,404 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall with screw in tread section

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Offside Slight play in track rod end

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Fail 9 Apr 2020 138,404 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall with screw in tread section

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod

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

Offside Slight play in track rod end

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,843 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,843 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,735 miles

Front pads wearing thin

NS wiper poor

NSF outer wheel rim damaged

OSF shock absorber damp

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Slight play in both steering arms

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front pads wearing thin

NS wiper poor

NSF outer wheel rim damaged

OSF shock absorber damp

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Slight play in both steering arms

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,483 miles

Front screen chipped

NSF wheel rim slightly out of shape

NSR brake pads worn to limit

Very slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Warning light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in N/S/F anti-roll bar D-Bushe

Play in O/S/F top strut mount bearing

Play in rear axle tie bar bush

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

Slight play in N/S steering arm

Wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,934 miles

Movement in O/S/F top strut mount / bearing

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Very slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,200 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low side of horn not working

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,208 miles

N/S screen wiper poor

Slight play in N/S inner track rod joint to rack

Slight play in N/S lower ball joint

Slight play in O/S track rod end

Very slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,129 miles

Front screen chipped

Slight play in N/S inner track rod

Slight play in N/S track rod end

Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,129 miles

Front screen chipped

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

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

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

Slight play in N/S inner track rod

Slight play in N/S track rod end

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 JXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS08 JXM, 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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LS08 JXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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