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DN08 SUU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,585 mi
Last recorded160,585 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 160,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 146,348 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 146,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,546 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see inner pad on test + brakes have been hot . not binding when tested (3.5.1g)

play in both rack tie arms

Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,386 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see inner pad on test + brakes have been hot . not binding when tested (3.5.1g)

play in both rack tie arms

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

n/s/f tyre on 2ml

o/s/f tyre on 2ml also excessively worn on both edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,873 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,873 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,992 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers starting to smear

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 SUU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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