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MM57 LJY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 LJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,915 miles

Mil Illuminated pre 01/07/08

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 117,915 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/R Pipe Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Mil Illuminated pre 01/07/08

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,608 miles

Play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in both steering rack inner joints

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjust jet (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,390 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,821 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 56,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,207 miles

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

Offside 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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MM57 LJY 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 50%.

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 MM57 LJY, 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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MM57 LJY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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