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WJ08 RFZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,445 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,243 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 111,235 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,904 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges/worn close to legal limit.

Both rear subframe bushes (rear bushes) worn/has slight play.

Ignition barrel tight.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust rubbers missing (system still supported)

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

front subframe, rear bushes becoming worn/ has slight movement

Fail 4 Nov 2021 94,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

front subframe, rear bushes becoming worn/ has slight movement

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,548 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,835 miles

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin required in approx 1000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2018 67,497 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edge.

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edge.

Fail 1 May 2018 67,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edge.

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

front brake pads low

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chip in windscreen swept area

Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,936 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

front brake pads low

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,186 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,174 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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WJ08 RFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ08 RFZ, 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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WJ08 RFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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