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DV08 BWH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,949 mi
Last recorded192,949 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 192,949 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 186,063 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 186,057 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 181,714 miles

slight play o/s/f top shocker mount

Fail 5 Nov 2020 181,714 miles

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

slight play o/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 174,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 165,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 164,857 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,815 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

center brake light inoperative

screw o/s/rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2016 145,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

center brake light inoperative

screw o/s/rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,963 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,392 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,392 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/ mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,949 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm - cuts on side walls

light scratches on screen

n/s/f ball joint has slight play

wipers worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,873 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,123 miles

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

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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DV08 BWH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DV08 BWH, 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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DV08 BWH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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