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V30 VJR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,484 mi
Last recorded208,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 VJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 208,484 miles

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

Offside window inoperative

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 208,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside window inoperative

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 193,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 193,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 191,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 184,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 184,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 167,042 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 167,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 161,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 16,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 156,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 126,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,153 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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V30 VJR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 V30 VJR, 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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V30 VJR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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