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DS08 LZJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,709 mi
Last recorded166,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 166,709 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner/outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

aux drive belt fraid

Fail 8 Aug 2016 166,709 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users after market hid bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner/outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

aux drive belt fraid

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,226 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 123,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,057 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 120,768 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LZJ, 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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What year was DS08 LZJ registered?

DS08 LZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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