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YH08 PFY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,947 mi
Last recorded202,947 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 PFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 202,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 202,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 193,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 193,545 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 177,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 160,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 160,185 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,724 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,205 miles

ns inner door handle incecure still works, hazard switch damaged still works

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,865 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,637 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,099 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 PFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc 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 YH08 PFY, 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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YH08 PFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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