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HJ08 VSY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,689 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount as slight movement

Fail 6 Jan 2021 107,361 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount as slight movement

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,037 miles

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,190 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,521 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,082 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,925 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 30,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,022 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,022 miles

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

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

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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HJ08 VSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJ08 VSY, 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 HJ08 VSY registered?

HJ08 VSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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