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R2 XSS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,830 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to spin

Rear suspension springs/shocks

handbrake lever near full travel

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,063 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking mount and shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s washer inop

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,902 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,729 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2019 53,371 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 53,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,431 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,495 miles

air bag light lit and spare wheel not fitted

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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R2 XSS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R2 XSS, 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 R2 XSS registered?

R2 XSS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is R2 XSS safe to buy?

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