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SH08 AXK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 AXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 140,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,828 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Inner D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,769 miles

windscreen cracked but not restricting the drivers view

Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen cracked but not restricting the drivers view

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,676 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SH08 AXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH08 AXK, 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 SH08 AXK registered?

SH08 AXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 AXK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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