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YE08 AKF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 180,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 180,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 155,111 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 155,111 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,840 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 114,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,767 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 71,767 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside

Pass 2 May 2013 62,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,475 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on outside edge

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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YE08 AKF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE08 AKF, 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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YE08 AKF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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