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LN08 RYF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

232,692 mi
Last recorded232,692 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 RYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 232,692 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 232,676 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 217,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 217,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated adjusted to tight (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 212,779 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 212,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 208,801 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 208,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake not working (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 200,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 200,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 193,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 178,147 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass - damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 178,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass - damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass - damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 167,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on ball joint - 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working when sidelight is on?!? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass - damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 153,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (3 bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,241 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,817 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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LN08 RYF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LN08 RYF, 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 LN08 RYF registered?

LN08 RYF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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