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MT08 AJX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,242 mi
Last recorded169,242 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 169,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 162,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 156,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 141,988 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 141,988 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 134,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 126,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 110,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Jun 2018 110,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 13 May 2017 97,961 miles

Broken reverse light but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,749 miles

Oil Leak

Power Steering leak

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

Reverse Light Lens broken

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil Leak

Power Steering leak

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

Reverse Light Lens broken

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,551 miles

Centre Hi-Vis Brake Light Not Working

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

Pass 30 May 2014 58,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,929 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 43,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,358 miles

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

Left indicator not self cancelling

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Left indicator not self cancelling

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,037 miles

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)

Slight corrosion to rear discs

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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MT08 AJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT08 AJX, 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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MT08 AJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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