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YB08 EWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,191 mi
Last recorded144,191 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 144,191 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 May 2017 131,993 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 131,993 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav in drivers zone a (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 114,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 114,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Service brake pedal slight spongyness

Fail 29 May 2015 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 97,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,202 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 80,113 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,805 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 61,805 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 31 May 2012 43,933 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 43,933 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres not same size as rear

os wiper arm hitting ns arm at at park position

Pass 19 May 2011 27,421 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 EWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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