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2008 VAUXHALL VIVARO
General Information
- Registration AF08CTJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,294 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,648 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Gearbox mounting defective Split and has movement ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged Brake disc backplate broken off and wedged in-between spring, very close to brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Gearbox mounting defective Split and has movement ()
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,829 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,101 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,619 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel tank slightly loose One strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,746 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Electrical wiring insecure Earth strap on gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- Electrical wiring insecure Earth strap on gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,567 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,146 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,428 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,455 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,183 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,213 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,302 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,302 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08CTJ was registered on 2008-07-30
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