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DN08 CHK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,759 mi
Last recorded92,759 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 92,759 miles

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

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

both sides front jacking points corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2026 92,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both sides front jacking points corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,063 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,428 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,565 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 80,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Fail 31 Jul 2020 72,442 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,326 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 65,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,282 miles

n/s rear indicator slightly dis colored

n/s rear tyre inner side wall starting to spilt

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

rear discs slightly corroded

slight damage n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,157 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

rear discs slightly corroded

slight damage n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,157 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

rear discs slightly corroded

slight damage n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,226 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

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

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 35,697 miles

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

n/s side loading door outer handle damaged but functioning

Fail 15 May 2013 35,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

n/s side loading door outer handle damaged but functioning

Pass 15 May 2012 28,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2012 28,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 23,139 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2011 23,139 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blade deteriorated

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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DN08 CHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN08 CHK, 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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DN08 CHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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