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YB08 EVW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,014 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides outrigger are corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake just met the limit

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,597 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides out rigger showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,593 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure strap is badly corroded and about to brake, (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides out rigger showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 May 2018 82,354 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 82,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 75,005 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 75,005 miles

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

High level stoplamp inoperative.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 67,332 miles

4 tyres close to limit

Fail 27 May 2016 67,332 miles

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

4 tyres close to limit

Pass 15 May 2015 55,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,634 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,874 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 32,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 27,278 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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YB08 EVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB08 EVW, 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 YB08 EVW registered?

YB08 EVW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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