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DV08 BZJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 153,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 153,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,721 miles

O/S/R tyre is 3mm and N/S/R tyre is 4mm. the legal limit is 1.6mm

rear pads 50% worn

top strut mountings noisy

various body and bumper damage including damage to O/S/F outer sill

various slight engine and turbo oil leaks

various small stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2018 144,721 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is 3mm and N/S/R tyre is 4mm. the legal limit is 1.6mm

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

rear pads 50% worn

top strut mountings noisy

various body and bumper damage including damage to O/S/F outer sill

various slight engine and turbo oil leaks

various small stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,419 miles

Engine management and service inspection lights on

Engine oil around turbo area

O/s drivers step sill damaged

Rear metal brake pipes and hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Various stone chips in the windscreen

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management and service inspection lights on

Engine oil around turbo area

O/s drivers step sill damaged

Rear metal brake pipes and hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Various stone chips in the windscreen

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,109 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Light dent in the in the n/s/f wheel rim

O/s/f sill panel damaged

O/s/r tyre 3 mm,n/s/r tyre 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Slight play in the n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 17 Jun 2016 132,109 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Light dent in the in the n/s/f wheel rim

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

O/s/f sill panel damaged

O/s/r tyre 3 mm,n/s/r tyre 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Slight play in the n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2015 125,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

accident damage to rear bumper and drivers door trim loose

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

accident damage to o/s sill panel

accident damage to rear bumper

Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage to o/s sill panel

accident damage to rear bumper

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 BZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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