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Y555 SVS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,894 mi
Last recorded116,894 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 115,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,813 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,122 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear see chalk mark (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear see chalk mark (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

front brake disc worn and corroding (very poor)

front brake pads worn low

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 9 May 2019 100,448 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 11 May 2018 92,818 miles

engine light on new fail after may 20th

front brake disc poor

Fail 11 May 2018 92,818 miles

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

engine light on new fail after may 20th

front brake disc poor

Pass 11 May 2017 82,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 82,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 73,854 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 73,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,772 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,252 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 24,252 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y555 SVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y555 SVS, 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 Y555 SVS registered?

Y555 SVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is Y555 SVS safe to buy?

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