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BT57 BYB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

211,026 mi
Last recorded211,026 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 BYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 211,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 211,026 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 211,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 211,025 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 203,313 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

hand brake effort just meets min effort.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 196,927 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight wear in front suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2017 190,476 miles

Nearside Front Please Note Only 1 Of 2 Washer Jet Working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 190,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Please Note Only 1 Of 2 Washer Jet Working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 188,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 188,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 182,046 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 182,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 171,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,243 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 162,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 152,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 152,129 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 113,768 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 113,768 miles

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

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

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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BT57 BYB 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 57.9%.

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 BT57 BYB, 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 BT57 BYB registered?

BT57 BYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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