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DU08 RDV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,467 mi
Last recorded220,467 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 RDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 220,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 191,544 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 166,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 164,777 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 151,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 141,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 May 2016 141,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,514 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 132,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 122,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 May 2015 122,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 108,777 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 108,773 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,001 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear seat in poor condition

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 84,009 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,922 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,752 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,067 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 62,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 470,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 470,595 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 RDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

DU08 RDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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