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SA08 CXZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 CXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 137,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Injector (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,954 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Sides Stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 120,954 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Sides Stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Pipes To Hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,845 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,118 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,900 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SA08 CXZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SA08 CXZ, 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 SA08 CXZ registered?

SA08 CXZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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