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PJ08 YXF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,681 mi
Last recorded169,681 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 169,681 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 169,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 166,883 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 166,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 163,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 159,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 155,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 146,073 miles

Both front suspension strut top bearings are noisy and have slight tight spots when rotated

Centre stop lamp in-op

Front bumper n/s loose

N/s dip beam hight on minimum

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 146,039 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible joint has excessive leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Lower mount not attached (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split around upper neck of boot, also trapped in lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Lower mount not attached (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both front suspension strut top bearings are noisy and have slight tight spots when rotated

Centre stop lamp in-op

Front bumper n/s loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 135,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,519 miles

n/s front seatbelt stitching slightly damaged

n/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

o/s rear light lens damaged but not affecting light output

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 9 Sep 2014 111,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s front seatbelt stitching slightly damaged

n/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

o/s rear light lens damaged but not affecting light output

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,238 miles

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

o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight roughness in front strut tops

Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,480 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight roughness in front strut tops

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,252 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YXF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YXF, 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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PJ08 YXF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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