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2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 EEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 161,968 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 161,900 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 159,671 miles

Rear Plate behind bumper is heavily corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 159,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Plate behind bumper is heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 155,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2023 155,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 152,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 141,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

abs module corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outriggers and sills corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2019 135,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative will not hold (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outriggers and sills corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2018 132,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear plus rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers and inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,947 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear plus rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers and inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 130,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,814 miles

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

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

non ob mirror missing

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2015 122,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

non ob mirror missing

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,444 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 EEG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EEG, 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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SA08 EEG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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