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DV08 YJL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,382 mi
Last recorded187,382 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 187,382 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 187,382 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 174,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 155,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 155,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,005 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,365 miles

advise b oth rear tyres down to the limit

advise front suspension ball joints have slight movement

advise slight wear in rack ends

Pass 21 May 2014 59,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 52,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 52,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 41,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,126 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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DV08 YJL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV08 YJL, 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 DV08 YJL registered?

DV08 YJL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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