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BJ08 YUN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,939 mi
Last recorded162,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 162,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,964 miles

slight split in brake-pedal rubber

Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

slight split in brake-pedal rubber

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bad oil leak on engine for taxi test

nearside rack boot twisted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bad oil leak on engine for taxi test

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,792 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)

near/side rear passanger seat base bolts insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

near/side rear passanger seat base bolts insecure

off/side rear passanger seat base bolts insecure

Pass 30 May 2013 61,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 184,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 184,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BJ08 YUN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ08 YUN, 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 BJ08 YUN registered?

BJ08 YUN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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