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BG08 YVM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,079 mi
Last recorded203,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 203,079 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 203,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 176,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 164,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 163,582 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 136,292 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 136,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 107,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,282 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,251 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)

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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BG08 YVM 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 72.7%.

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 BG08 YVM, 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 BG08 YVM registered?

BG08 YVM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BG08 YVM safe to buy?

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