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DN08 TOV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,750 mi
Last recorded43,750 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 TOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 43,750 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 33,345 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not fitted ()

Fail 13 May 2021 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not fitted ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 18,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 17,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 9,620 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 9,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hose insecure rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 May 2018

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 90,348 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 177,301 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 165,150 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 165,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 156,963 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,296 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,421 miles

front tyres inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,084 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 92,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,506 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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DN08 TOV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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