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YT08 FYG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,688 mi
Last recorded136,688 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,685 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,157 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 132,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front subframe support bar damaged

slight lift/play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,886 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 109,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 109,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,746 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF Tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has slight crack on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,429 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,425 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,031 miles

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

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

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

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 FYG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT08 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

YT08 FYG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 FYG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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