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DS08 XLL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,708 mi
Last recorded155,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 155,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 27 Jul 2017 140,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Aug 2016 127,434 miles

Centre Front ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 127,434 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,683 miles

Centre Front ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,324 miles

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front strut top bearings stiff on lock to lock

Fail 12 Aug 2014 93,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front strut top bearings stiff on lock to lock

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,520 miles

14% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,495 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust emmisions smoke test reading too low to read on smoke meter

slight cracking on both rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,495 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust emmisions smoke test reading too low to read on smoke meter

slight cracking on both rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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 XLL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

DS08 XLL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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