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WG08 TYC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,988 miles

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

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

both front strut top mounts slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

both front strut top mounts slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2023 136,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 136,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 132,074 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 132,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 124,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 119,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,310 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 40,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,489 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,705 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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WG08 TYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG08 TYC, 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 WG08 TYC registered?

WG08 TYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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