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PE08 XUS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 138,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 138,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,244 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes nearing rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes nearing rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 130,243 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes nearing rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes nearing rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,569 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,648 miles

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

center stop light not working

minor leak from front pipe flexible joint

slioght p[lay in nearside top suspension mount

Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,627 miles

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

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 indicator faded

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

center stop light not working

minor leak from front pipe flexible joint

slioght p[lay in nearside top suspension mount

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,438 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light unit broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

dpf pipe broken

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,834 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly.

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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PE08 XUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PE08 XUS, 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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PE08 XUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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