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CY08 EVG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,416 mi
Last recorded169,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 169,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 169,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 168,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 168,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 167,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 167,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,529 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 161,427 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 161,427 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,134 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 160,112 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

DPF light illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 157,933 miles

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

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

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Fail 10 May 2018 157,932 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Pass 8 May 2017 154,236 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 145,617 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 145,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 139,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 132,631 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 132,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 122,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 122,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,793 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,793 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,115 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

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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CY08 EVG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CY08 EVG, 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 CY08 EVG registered?

CY08 EVG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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