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FN08 PYA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,867 mi
Last recorded183,867 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 183,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 182,058 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 168,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 168,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,723 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,844 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,918 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 79,918 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,530 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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FN08 PYA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc 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 FN08 PYA, 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 FN08 PYA registered?

FN08 PYA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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