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MJ08 PHY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,449 mi
Last recorded182,449 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 PHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 182,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 182,447 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank support bar corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,333 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2020 171,488 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 171,481 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 163,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 163,514 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsf and ost different sizes (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaiter also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 157,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts in tread

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,469 miles

crack in screen

nearside front wheel bearing noise

nearside rear brake pads thin

offside front anti roll link worn

slight play offside steering

Pass 13 May 2016 141,776 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 141,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 138,900 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 138,893 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,861 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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MJ08 PHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ08 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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