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Y8 RUV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 157,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,315 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 75,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,984 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,378 miles

offside front suspension leg top mount/bearing worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,032 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y8 RUV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 Y8 RUV, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y8 RUV registered?

Y8 RUV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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The MOT history for Y8 RUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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