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YT08 FWL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,604 miles

handbrake effort was only 16% when tested

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,161 miles

engine management light on

glow plug light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,949 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,204 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,300 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,300 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,241 miles

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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YT08 FWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YT08 FWL, 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 YT08 FWL registered?

YT08 FWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YT08 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 FWL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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