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HY08 AKJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 134,948 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,163 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,840 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,454 miles

accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,454 miles

accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,087 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HY08 AKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY08 AKJ, 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 HY08 AKJ registered?

HY08 AKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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