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YB08 EXJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,906 mi
Last recorded181,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 181,906 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 181,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 217,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of stepped tread

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 217,429 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of stepped tread

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 205,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 205,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2015 192,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 192,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 180,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 180,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2013 168,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,974 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,445 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,445 miles

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

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 EXJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB08 EXJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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