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YH08 OYC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,292 mi
Last recorded118,292 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,292 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle & suspension components corroded

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 118,291 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle & suspension components corroded

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. Offside doesn't lock

Fail 5 Mar 2025 114,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. Offside doesn't lock

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,604 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 111,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,163 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,680 miles

Central Brake cable damaged from handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding caliper lever (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,073 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,984 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,951 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 OYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH08 OYC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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