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PJ08 YXA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,625 mi
Last recorded195,625 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 195,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Apr 2024 195,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2023 192,583 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 190,186 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2020 186,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 186,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 184,883 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak from bottom of engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2018 182,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 179,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 179,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 177,904 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 175,204 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 175,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 173,119 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside inner steering arm slight play.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 170,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 167,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 159,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 159,415 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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PJ08 YXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ08 YXA, 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 PJ08 YXA registered?

PJ08 YXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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