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DU08 TXP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,508 mi
Last recorded195,508 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 195,508 miles

Coolant leak low ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 195,506 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak low ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 190,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 190,088 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 182,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 172,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 172,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 160,645 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 160,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 146,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2016 136,918 miles

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

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

crack in bottom of windscreen but not effecting drivers view or strength of windscreen

front wiper blades slightly poor

slight up and down free play in parking brake lever

Pass 23 May 2015 127,522 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 118,452 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 111,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 111,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 94,903 miles

N/s/f position light dim

O/s/r light lens damaged (temporary repair)

Fail 31 May 2012 94,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s/f position light dim

O/s/r light lens damaged (temporary repair)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,998 miles

N/s/r light lens damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play n/s inner rack joint

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 TXP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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