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YS08 EKL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 133,064 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp brackets slightly deteriorated

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 120,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 117,239 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,219 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,536 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

all handbrake cables corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,791 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

all hand brake cables corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,177 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,818 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,238 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,937 miles

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

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

brake pedal a little spongy

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,900 miles

brake pedal a little spongy

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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YS08 EKL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS08 EKL, 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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YS08 EKL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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