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YE08 DRX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

275,222 mi
Last recorded275,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 275,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service spanner on

Fail 7 Jul 2022 275,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fouling ARB (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 262,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 246,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 225,027 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 215,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 215,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 202,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 185,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 185,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 169,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 169,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component insecure towball (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 149,376 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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YE08 DRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE08 DRX, 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 YE08 DRX registered?

YE08 DRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is YE08 DRX safe to buy?

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