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MJ08 NVH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,220 mi
Last recorded185,220 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 NVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 185,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 185,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 181,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 181,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 179,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stabiliser Bar Corroded at Subframe

Pass 24 Mar 2022 173,467 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 173,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 166,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 156,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 149,097 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 149,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,470 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 141,470 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,117 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,131 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,734 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,727 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,781 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 33,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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MJ08 NVH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 MJ08 NVH, 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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MJ08 NVH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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