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YF08 LYR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Injector chuffing.

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 134,247 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Injector chuffing.

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slightly corroded and lipped surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where it runs along the trailing arm / axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both pan hard bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear park cable corroded but not frayed at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2024 129,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high both too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slightly corroded and lipped surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where it runs along the trailing arm / axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both pan hard bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear park cable corroded but not frayed at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2023 126,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 123,382 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 98,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,624 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 28,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2012 26,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YF08 LYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YF08 LYR, 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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YF08 LYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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