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VU08 MJY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 153,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TOW BAR HEAVILY CORODED

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,468 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,376 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 53,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,333 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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VU08 MJY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU08 MJY, 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 VU08 MJY registered?

VU08 MJY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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