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PJ52 GAS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 GAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 132,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 118,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,882 miles

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

windscreen stone chip outside drivers view

Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,559 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 98,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,533 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2017 85,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,187 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 75,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 69,358 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,268 miles

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

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

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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PJ52 GAS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ52 GAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ52 GAS registered?

PJ52 GAS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is PJ52 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ52 GAS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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