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SM58 EJN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,007 mi
Last recorded181,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 EJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 181,007 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak from around the turbo

Fail 20 Jan 2020 180,754 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak from around the turbo

spare wheel carrier is held up by cable ties

Pass 20 Nov 2018 172,754 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2018 172,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 158,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 158,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 147,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 133,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on tread shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on tread shoulder

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on tread shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,887 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2012 91,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,648 miles

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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SM58 EJN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM58 EJN, 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 SM58 EJN registered?

SM58 EJN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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