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DU08 RAX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,893 mi
Last recorded273,893 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 273,893 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre & front pipelines (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front jacking points corroded & general underbody corrosion

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (0.1 (b))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 273,893 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre & front pipelines (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front jacking points corroded & general underbody corrosion

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

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (0.1 (b))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 260,658 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 260,648 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 240,237 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 240,237 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 233,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 201,976 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 201,975 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 185,511 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 164,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 123,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,452 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 97,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 97,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

management light on.

spare carrier cable tied on,no spare fitted,rear indicators faded,n/s screen vin obscured

steering pump noise on lock

unable to properly assess front hub areas due to track rod play

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,890 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 75,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,203 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 RAX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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