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EY08 YXR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

236,109 mi
Last recorded236,109 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 236,109 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 230,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 229,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 227,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 227,854 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 221,239 miles

Rear offside & nearside brake disc splash shield plates corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 215,468 miles

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

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Pass 8 May 2018 205,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn low on outer section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 195,877 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 195,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension strut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall/shoulder damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor operation of washer jets (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 184,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 75% worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)

both front tyre outer sidewalls have minor cuts/damage

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has minor damage

Fail 15 Apr 2015 173,957 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls have minor damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 173,957 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls have minor damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 164,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 152,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 152,781 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,609 miles

front no.plate delaminating

high level brake light in op

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2012 134,609 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front no.plate delaminating

high level brake light in op

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 112,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 112,130 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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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EY08 YXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY08 YXR, 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 EY08 YXR registered?

EY08 YXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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