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SJ08 RXS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

191,647 mi
Last recorded191,647 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 RXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 191,647 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 191,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 188,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 188,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 185,235 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 185,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 182,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 175,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 175,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 167,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 153,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,839 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 91,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SJ08 RXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red 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 SJ08 RXS, 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 SJ08 RXS registered?

SJ08 RXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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