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R8 XRM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,414 mi
Last recorded67,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 67,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 61,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 50,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,892 miles

Both outer CV boots weeping grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,078 miles

rear barke discs slightly corroeded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,947 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,430 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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R8 XRM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 R8 XRM, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 XRM registered?

R8 XRM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is R8 XRM safe to buy?

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