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YR08 VLX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,681 mi
Last recorded92,681 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,681 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion OFFside under body not structural (6.1.B.2)

front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,134 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position corner (6.4.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broke (1.1.A.3e)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,525 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,725 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,404 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,404 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,559 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YR08 VLX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YR08 VLX, 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 YR08 VLX registered?

YR08 VLX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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