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AC08 ZYM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,485 mi
Last recorded194,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 194,485 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 182,164 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 182,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 172,019 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 159,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 125,221 miles

screen damage not effecting drivers view of road ahead

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

screen damage not effecting drivers view of road ahead

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,346 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,232 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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AC08 ZYM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AC08 ZYM, 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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AC08 ZYM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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