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LT08 MJK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

257,157 mi
Last recorded257,157 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 257,157 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 257,156 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 248,326 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint damp around boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 239,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 221,005 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber section splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2020 205,531 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 205,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 187,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 187,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 167,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 167,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 148,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under tray

Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,663 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under tray

Pass 9 Apr 2016 133,258 miles

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

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

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

under tray

Fail 9 Apr 2016 133,257 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under tray

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 117,629 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 100,925 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 100,925 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,711 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nail in n\s\r tyre

o\s\f break anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

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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LT08 MJK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT08 MJK, 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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LT08 MJK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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