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DU08 YHJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,735 mi
Last recorded181,735 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 181,735 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 181,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 176,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 176,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 167,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front handbrake cable corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 167,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front handbrake cable corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,932 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 139,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,120 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 115,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,371 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 YHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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