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DS08 DZA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,897 mi
Last recorded204,897 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 204,897 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 204,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2020 196,844 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 196,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/r16c cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 188,544 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 188,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 180,282 miles

Offside Front tread wear uneven

oil leak, from turbo area

Fail 26 Nov 2018 180,280 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tread wear uneven

oil leak, from turbo area

Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,770 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2017 169,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,618 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 159,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r16 perished side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,345 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 146,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 137,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti roll bar 'd' bushes have slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front anti roll bar 'd' bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,205 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 129,200 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 118,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DZA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DS08 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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