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YH08 OXS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,140 mi
Last recorded176,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 176,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 176,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 161,967 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 136,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 134,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 134,517 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,916 miles

2 tyres close to limit on tread.

Play in Offside front strut. ( lift when off load ) advice further investigation.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,752 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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YH08 OXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YH08 OXS, 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 YH08 OXS registered?

YH08 OXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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