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HY08 VNG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,515 mi
Last recorded166,515 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 166,515 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Near side rear lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in steering column

Slight weep from steering rack

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 166,515 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Near side rear lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper damaged

Slight weep from steering rack

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 158,708 miles

Bolt missing on spare wheel carrier

Near side rear indicator lens damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 158,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bolt missing on spare wheel carrier

Near side rear indicator lens damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bolt broken spare wheel carrier

n/s/r indicator lens damaged

o/s/f brake pads beginning to get low

o/s/f strut top mount worn

Pass 21 Sep 2021 147,171 miles

1 bolt broken in spare wheel carrier

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,518 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,517 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lense damaged, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,012 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine MIL lamps illuminated

Fail 29 Mar 2019 132,012 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to rack end swivel joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine MIL lamps illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,009 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside seat belt retracting device weak

Fail 22 Mar 2018 124,009 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light on

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside seat belt retracting device weak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,438 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 116,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,035 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,147 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,147 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,247 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,871 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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 VNG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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