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DS08 MFU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 146,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,914 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,494 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,962 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,810 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,298 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 MFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

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

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