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DS08 XME

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,375 mi
Last recorded178,375 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 178,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 175,672 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 175,600 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 150,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both passenger seats ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,388 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 89,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,409 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,409 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end loose track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front Brake cable insecure handbrake cable from lever snapped (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,291 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,484 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 XME is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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