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SN08 SJX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,532 mi
Last recorded142,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 SJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 138,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 138,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 136,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,324 miles

Nearside sliding door insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2020 136,323 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sliding door insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.63 as is now, 0.8 is the limit. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 135,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 135,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake pad warning wires insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,406 miles

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

movement in rack

Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,406 miles

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

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

movement in rack

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,321 miles

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

hand brake cable cover flaking

movement in rackl

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

hand brake cable cover flaking

movement in rackl

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,350 miles

n/side rear brake discs worn

rear pads wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,972 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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SN08 SJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN08 SJX, 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 SN08 SJX registered?

SN08 SJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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