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DU08 PYS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,003 mi
Last recorded160,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,003 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 159,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and balding inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

handbrake long

offside rear bumper quarter loose

Fail 10 Apr 2018 149,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and balding inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

handbrake long

offside rear bumper quarter loose

Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

handbrake long

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

handbrake long

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 144,182 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,967 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 132,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,060 miles

chips in screen

cut in n/s/r tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s seat belt slow to retract

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 119,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chips in screen

cut in n/s/r tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s seat belt slow to retract

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,622 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,596 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,724 miles

Front discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,724 miles

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

Both front rack ends have play

Front discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,664 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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DU08 PYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DU08 PYS, 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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DU08 PYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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