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AR08 DXR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Turquoise Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 DXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear centre seatbelt staulk covers missing

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,746 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 115,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,053 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 109,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 97,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 97,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,889 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,618 miles

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread not showing ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread not showing ply or cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,224 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on inner side wall

some washer jets slightly blocked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,065 miles

slight play ino/s track b/joint

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,811 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

stuff on back seat unable to fully check sear belts

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,513 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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AR08 DXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Turquoise with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AR08 DXR, 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 AR08 DXR registered?

AR08 DXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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