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YR08 VNB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 171,141 miles

both front tyres are at 2,mm

Fail 4 Jul 2022 171,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are at 2,mm

Pass 26 Jun 2021 153,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 153,599 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 139,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 133,506 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 127,041 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 11 Jul 2018 127,040 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 119,327 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,327 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,719 miles

engine management light is on

front registration plate is deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2016 104,719 miles

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

engine management light is on

front registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR08 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

YR08 VNB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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