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YP08 RJJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 RJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 176,610 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHING

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED [standing ]

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2026 176,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged CORRODED AND FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged CORRODED AND FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected PARK BRAKE LEVER SEIZED (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHING

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED [standing ]

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2024 176,529 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess middle (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 176,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank then to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess middle (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 172,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,222 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

service brake performance only just met

Pass 7 May 2015 167,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 155,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2014 155,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2013 126,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 126,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 102,448 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,905 miles

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

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

front discs worn

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 RJJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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