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PJ55 SON

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,396 mi
Last recorded152,396 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 SON
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 152,396 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 152,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 150,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 144,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 141,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 136,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 136,343 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,268 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 112,213 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 112,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 98,614 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 98,614 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 84,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,296 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,296 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 48,535 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 48,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,715 miles

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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PJ55 SON is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ55 SON, 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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PJ55 SON is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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