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HY08 MYB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

290,810 mi
Last recorded290,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 290,810 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 289,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 284,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner under sill subframe bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 256,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 256,912 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 214,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 193,419 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 193,153 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 178,808 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 163,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 16,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 149,001 miles

windscreen scratched on nearside not in drivers view

Fail 28 Mar 2015 149,001 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen scratched on nearside not in drivers view

Pass 13 Apr 2014 134,469 miles

Engine mounting slightly deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 126,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 126,304 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,036 miles

Air bag light on

Engine light on

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

Near side rear light damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2012 117,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Engine light on

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

Near side rear light damaged

Near side wiper split

Off side wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,854 miles

Spanner light on

Fail 18 Mar 2011 95,155 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spanner light on

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 MYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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