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WJ08 RHK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,294 mi
Last recorded185,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 185,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ABS MOTOR BODY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OFF SIDE AND NEARSIDE CORROSION TO THE FRONT OF SILLS

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR UPPER SPRING MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Jan 2025 184,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 184,598 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 183,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 183,957 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 183,149 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 183,149 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 182,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 182,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 181,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes have play

handbrake high

handbrake just met minimum requirement

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 178,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 178,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 171,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 165,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 155,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 151,773 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 151,773 miles

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,882 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,425 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 66,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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