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BW57 GYG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,746 mi
Last recorded203,746 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 203,746 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 203,746 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 199,686 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise : under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2022 199,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 192,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight noise/wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise : nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 19 Aug 2020 192,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight noise/wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise : nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2019 185,692 miles

Front subframe rear crossbars slightrly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slightly cracked and perished on treads

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper strut bearing worn no exssesive movment

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

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

n/s o/s headlamps slightly faded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 185,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front subframe rear crossbars slightrly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slightly cracked and perished on treads

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s o/s headlamps slightly faded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 179,667 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 179,657 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 163,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 147,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod ball (2.2.B.1g)

n/s washer jet inop.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 101,709 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 96,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,669 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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BW57 GYG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW57 GYG, 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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BW57 GYG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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