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DU08 PXH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 119,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake could be improved 16%

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,827 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 110,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 110,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,852 miles

All tyres wearing on edges - possibly tyre pressures too low

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2021 107,852 miles

All tyres wearing on edges - possibly tyre pressures too low

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,619 miles

zero smoke reading and unable to rev vehicle fully.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

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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DU08 PXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU08 PXH, 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 DU08 PXH registered?

DU08 PXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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