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DV08 CBX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,023 mi
Last recorded115,023 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 115,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 107,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 95,695 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR MACHINE TOO PICK UP.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT RUBBERS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK KNUCKLES. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 88,023 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO BE PICKED UP ON TESTER.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES. ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO WEAK CALIPER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 76,636 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 74,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 71,011 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 71,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,394 miles

Brake pedal felt spongy on first operation but operated ok on rest of test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,692 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,692 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,847 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,824 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 CBX 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 88.9%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

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

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