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DL08 LYW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,801 mi
Last recorded208,801 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 LYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 208,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 208,657 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 195,729 miles

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

oil leak

steering arm play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 195,351 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

steering arm play

Pass 3 Oct 2014 184,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 161,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,519 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on dash

Fail 4 Aug 2011 126,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,638 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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DL08 LYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DL08 LYW, 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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DL08 LYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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