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DV08 FLH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,786 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 97,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose slight corrosion on ferrules

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

Offside Rear brake hose slight corrosion on ferruies

Fail 14 May 2019 97,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose slight corrosion on ferrules

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose slight corrosion on ferruies

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to trailing arm (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to trailing arm (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. has 195/65/16 when should be 205/65/16c (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to trailing arm (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to trailing arm (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,964 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,964 miles

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

Oil leak pipe to intercooler ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,603 miles

Oil leak ()

rear fog lamp cracked

sliding door handle broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear fog lamp cracked

sliding door handle broken

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,651 miles

Broken fog light lens but not showing white light

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,651 miles

Broken fog light lens but not showing white light

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,461 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2012 47,456 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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