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PL08 PYV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,976 mi
Last recorded161,976 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 PYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 161,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 161,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 146,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 140,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 140,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 138,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,918 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 134,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,030 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre seats ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 124,036 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre seats ()

Pass 9 May 2019 103,608 miles

4 child seats fitted

unable t0 see all pads

Fail 8 May 2019 103,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

4 child seats fitted

unable t0 see all pads

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,651 miles

check inner brake pads unable to see

corrosion on hand brake cables require attention shortly

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,642 miles

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

check inner brake pads unable to see

corrosion on hand brake cables require attention shortly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,344 miles

215/65/16 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,344 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL --DELAMINATING (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

215/65/16 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,589 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-MONITOR-PODOT

2 X REAR B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

215/65/16 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,907 miles

2 X FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

215/65/16 X 4

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/15

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,907 miles

2 X FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

215/65/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/15

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,653 miles

215/65/16 X 4

NSF 1.75

NSR 2.88

OSF 2.15

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REAR B/PADS TORN

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,398 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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PL08 PYV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PL08 PYV, 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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PL08 PYV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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