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YP08 RCY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,182 mi
Last recorded193,182 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 193,182 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2020 178,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 161,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 161,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 142,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 142,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure on w/bone (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 132,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 132,645 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 121,649 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 121,648 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel handbrake lever on caliper inoperative and stuck, cable looks to have become un hooked . (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 112,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 112,348 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f rack rod end slight play

Pass 6 May 2014 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

worn edges to both front tyres

Fail 6 May 2014 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

worn edges to both front tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 78,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure and damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure and damaged

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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YP08 RCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP08 RCY, 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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YP08 RCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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