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DS08 DLE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,422 mi
Last recorded226,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 226,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 198,133 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 178,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,554 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 99,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 99,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has low tyre pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,429 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,427 miles

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

engine earth strap broken

Pass 9 May 2017 67,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 67,314 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 60,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 53,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 May 2015 53,737 miles

n/side rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2014 47,328 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 47,128 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 39,119 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 May 2013 39,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 May 2012 32,284 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 25,587 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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DS08 DLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS08 DLE, 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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DS08 DLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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