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YG08 PDK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,347 mi
Last recorded197,347 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 PDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 197,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 183,037 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 182,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 171,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 171,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front too offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside too nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 160,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper leg top play

Fail 12 Mar 2019 160,366 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper leg top play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 147,879 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 147,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

sump corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 122,949 miles

nearside front steering rack play

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,890 miles

suspect wear(begining to fail) in top strut bearing drivers side,cannot prove unless dismantled.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,890 miles

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

suspect wear(begining to fail) in top strut bearing drivers side,cannot prove unless dismantled.

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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YG08 PDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG08 PDK, 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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YG08 PDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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