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SY57 VVD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,811 mi
Last recorded212,811 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 VVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 212,811 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet pull broken

Fail 28 Oct 2017 212,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear spare wheel carrier broken

bonnet pull broken

Pass 1 Nov 2016 179,242 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 179,200 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 135,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 104,177 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,159 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,322 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 49,921 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,618 miles

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

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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SY57 VVD 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 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 SY57 VVD, 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 SY57 VVD registered?

SY57 VVD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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