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GN57 WYU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 WYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 184,805 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside outer track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper spring mounting brackets are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 178,984 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 178,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 173,437 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in parking brake lever

Fail 4 Nov 2021 173,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in parking brake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2020 169,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to union joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 169,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to union joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 163,335 miles

oil leak

signs of water in fog lamp

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 24 Oct 2019 163,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

signs of water in fog lamp

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2018 157,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 157,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 153,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 153,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,811 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 141,235 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,448 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,342 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,889 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 1 May 2013 115,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,583 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,032 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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GN57 WYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN57 WYU, 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 GN57 WYU registered?

GN57 WYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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