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BD08 YEJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,698 mi
Last recorded166,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 166,698 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 166,698 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 161,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,568 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 148,840 miles

Central Rear hiviz stop light not working

windscreen light scratching

Fail 4 Jan 2021 148,840 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear hiviz stop light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

windscreen light scratching

Pass 9 Jan 2020 143,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,596 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 119,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,645 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,779 miles

advisory mark on o/s swept area of windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,779 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advisory mark on o/s swept area of windscreen

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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BD08 YEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 YEJ, 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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BD08 YEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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