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WR08 GJX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,558 mi
Last recorded137,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 GJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 137,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component insecure steering arm (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,187 miles

Nearside REAR BUMPER REFLECTOR DAMAGED

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 110,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside REAR BUMPER REFLECTOR DAMAGED

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 85,040 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 85,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 65,884 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 65,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

n/s/r brake sound of metal to metal

Pass 31 May 2011 52,707 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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WR08 GJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 WR08 GJX, 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 WR08 GJX registered?

WR08 GJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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