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CY08 EWS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,380 mi
Last recorded207,380 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 207,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f cv boot damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2022 200,599 miles

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

o/s/f cv boot damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2022 200,591 miles

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

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

o/s/f cv boot damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 191,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 182,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 182,853 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 178,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 178,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 172,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 166,402 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Nov 2016 161,303 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 161,303 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 153,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and both rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,431 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight damage on there outer side walls

o/s/f tyre has damage on the outer side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2014 136,427 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight damage on there outer side walls

o/s/f tyre has damage on the outer side wall

Fail 23 Apr 2013 123,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades hitting a pillar

n/s/f washer jet poor

pedal rubbers wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,781 miles

front wiper blades hitting a pillar

n/s/f washer jet poor

pedal rubbers wearing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,148 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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CY08 EWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

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

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The MOT history for CY08 EWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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