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FY08 YSM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,439 mi
Last recorded160,439 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 160,439 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,808 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 139,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,884 miles

Lower gearbox mount worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 118,884 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,160 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,408 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wheel bearing noise

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,302 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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FY08 YSM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY08 YSM, 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 FY08 YSM registered?

FY08 YSM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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