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SC08 XUV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,247 mi
Last recorded179,247 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 179,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front JACKING POINT SHOWING CORROSION

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,001 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 173,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 168,672 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 168,671 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 161,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 161,581 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 155,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,078 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 141,048 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 136,083 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Fourmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play Bush (2.5.A.3b)

slight play in sub frame bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play Bush (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,928 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SC08 XUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 SC08 XUV, 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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SC08 XUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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