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EU08 YSS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 144,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Fog Lights Not Working

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Pass 19 Jul 2024 140,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High Stop Not Working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm And Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking Brake Reading Low

Fail 19 Jul 2024 140,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High Stop Not Working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm And Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking Brake Reading Low

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,015 miles

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hi Stop Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 135,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hi Stop Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,633 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,633 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,233 miles

cut in offside front tyre wall \ both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,416 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 63,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,000 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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EU08 YSS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU08 YSS, 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 EU08 YSS registered?

EU08 YSS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EU08 YSS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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