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MJ58 DXF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,306 mi
Last recorded173,306 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 DXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 173,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but no free play

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy perishing on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has heavy cracking/perishing on outer wall/edge (nail in tread)

nsf/nsr upper brake pipe corroded

osf/nsf head lamp lens misty but light output no seriously effected

Fail 27 Apr 2026 173,273 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but no free play

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy perishing on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has heavy cracking/perishing on outer wall/edge (nail in tread)

nsf/nsr upper brake pipe corroded

osf/nsf head lamp lens misty but light output no seriously effected

Pass 15 May 2025 168,631 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 168,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 163,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 159,380 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2022 154,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 148,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 143,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 135,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 135,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,393 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 10 May 2017 120,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 111,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 102,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,835 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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MJ58 DXF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ58 DXF, 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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MJ58 DXF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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