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YL57 HYR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

296,110 mi
Last recorded296,110 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 296,110 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Nov 2024 294,819 miles

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded outside Prescribed area

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 286,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn cross sectional area reduced (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded out of prescribed area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 274,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 267,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 267,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 257,656 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort and may require adjustment

Offside Rear park brake low effort and may require adjustment

Fail 23 Oct 2020 257,656 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort and may require adjustment

Offside Rear park brake low effort and may require adjustment

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 252,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 242,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 230,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 230,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 217,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 217,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 194,372 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2015 194,372 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2014 174,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 174,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 150,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 117,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,429 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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YL57 HYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YL57 HYR, 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 YL57 HYR registered?

YL57 HYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 HYR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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