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GF08 HYS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 161,173 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 161,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 146,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,631 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 96,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 96,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,790 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,179 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,555 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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GF08 HYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GF08 HYS, 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 GF08 HYS registered?

GF08 HYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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