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VU08 JXS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,863 miles

Front Both front struts top mounts noisey.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front struts top mounts noisey.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 93,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,190 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,310 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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VU08 JXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VU08 JXS, 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 VU08 JXS registered?

VU08 JXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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