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DV08 BZR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,892 mi
Last recorded170,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 170,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 162,921 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 155,769 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 155,769 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 155,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected not working (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 153,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 153,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 150,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 150,808 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 147,451 miles

E.M.L.perman.on.

Glow plug w/lamp perman.on.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,626 miles

E.M.L.on perman.

G.P.worn.lamp on perm.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,243 miles

engine mangement is on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 BZR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DV08 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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