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DV08 BYO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,176 mi
Last recorded127,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 127,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper both strut top mounts have slight play

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 127,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper both strut top mounts have slight play

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,915 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 108,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,410 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,409 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack inner joint/drum stick. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,311 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

front tyres have small cuts present.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,239 miles

Cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,621 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,186 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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DV08 BYO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV08 BYO, 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 DV08 BYO registered?

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

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