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YB08 EXC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,890 mi
Last recorded156,890 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,890 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 152,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,265 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 143,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 126,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,133 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 116,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 108,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front abs wiring detached from arm

Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,363 miles

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

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

smoke test clear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,723 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,721 miles

Brake hose twisted both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,569 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,632 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 EXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YB08 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

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

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