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CU08 OTY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

453,490 mi
Last recorded453,490 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 453,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 453,394 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 429,953 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 429,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 419,395 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill-and out riggercorrodes

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

Offside Front inner sill and out rigger corroded

Offside Rear chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion

Offside Rear chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion

Parking brake primary cable showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 403,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2019 392,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 392,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery cover insecure on nearside front floor

Pass 28 Nov 2018 379,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Body compartment (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 366,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 May 2018 366,110 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 354,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 1st row passenger seat (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger 1st row fold-able seat worn in its hinges but secures upright ok

Fail 26 Jul 2017 354,995 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch not fitted (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 1st row passenger seat (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger 1st row fold-able seat worn in its hinges but secures upright ok

brackets for side steps still mounted on both sides (steps not fitted )

high level brake light not working

wipers smearing but clearing ok

Pass 23 May 2016 330,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 299,699 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 299,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 247,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 219,597 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jul 2013 218,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

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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CU08 OTY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU08 OTY, 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 CU08 OTY registered?

CU08 OTY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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