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YF08 MVS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,999 mi
Last recorded191,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 191,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 187,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 187,270 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 187,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 184,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 178,838 miles

EML on dashboard

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

glow plug lamp on dashboard

service lamp on dashboard

Fail 18 Dec 2019 178,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

EML on dashboard

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

glow plug lamp on dashboard

service lamp on dashboard

Pass 5 Nov 2018 167,569 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox noisy

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 167,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox noisy

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,518 miles

gear box earth strap broken and power steering hose return fouling dropper plate behind gearbox

insufficient particulate matter or exhaust temperature change achieved at DSM.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 148,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gear box earth strap broken and power steering hose return fouling dropper plate behind gearbox

insufficient particulate matter or exhaust temperature change achieved at DSM.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 132,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine steady-bar bushes (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,513 miles

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

high-level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,585 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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