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YK08 TVJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 TVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,279 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable or calliper faulty (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,326 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,946 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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YK08 TVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK08 TVJ, 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 YK08 TVJ registered?

YK08 TVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YK08 TVJ safe to buy?

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