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SY08 XBL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 139,545 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,775 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 126,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 125,540 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 125,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,527 miles

Damage To N/s/r Of Vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s And N/s Rear Brake Pipes Greased

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,518 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Damage To N/s/r Of Vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Under Guard Insecure

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Under Guard Insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper blade needs attention

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,106 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,428 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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SY08 XBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY08 XBL, 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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SY08 XBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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