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DV08 OES

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 153,920 miles

Nearside and offside front lower chassis slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,264 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,583 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2020 118,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under body (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,854 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,838 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,993 miles

slight play o/s st arm

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play o/s st arm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,995 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 81,607 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 81,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,650 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OES is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OES, 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 OES is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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