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DU08 YFC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Lights flicker on and off (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2022 121,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 121,113 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,669 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 115,669 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting bracket snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view window tint (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view window tint (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,469 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 87,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,827 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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