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VU08 JXY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,873 mi
Last recorded118,873 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 118,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,667 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,179 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut, but not deep to expose cords.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut, but not deep to expose cords.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,512 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 JXY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

VU08 JXY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 JXY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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