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PJ08 XJU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,952 mi
Last recorded164,952 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 164,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 164,942 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear brake pipe and front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 155,897 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,878 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,468 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,705 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 107,701 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,101 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2011 93,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

slight wear and corrosion to front and rear brake 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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PJ08 XJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PJ08 XJU, 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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What year was PJ08 XJU registered?

PJ08 XJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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