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YE08 RUC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,768 mi
Last recorded178,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 178,768 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,942 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Out side door has been damage but not sharp edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 161,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Out side door has been damage but not sharp edge

Gas pedal cove missing

Pass 12 May 2016 139,250 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 139,250 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 129,072 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 129,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 124,380 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,393 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YE08 RUC 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 50%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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