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LY08 UPL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 UPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,630 miles

front brake pads worn very low !

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,630 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs & pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LY08 UPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY08 UPL, 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 LY08 UPL registered?

LY08 UPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 UPL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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