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HY08 LWA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

245,138 mi
Last recorded245,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 245,138 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate defective / incomplete

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 245,131 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate defective / incomplete

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 243,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 243,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 239,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 239,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 235,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play steering rack ram

Pass 7 Feb 2020 233,499 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Jan 2019 230,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

car tyres fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 230,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded bulb! (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

car tyres currently fitted with a lower load rating!! should be minimum 101 for commercial vehicle.

engine has no coolant in it! (now topped up)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 223,862 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 223,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 207,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 207,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 174,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 160,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 160,425 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 140,284 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,925 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,218 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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HY08 LWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY08 LWA, 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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HY08 LWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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