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DV08 RTU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre

upper brake light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre

upper brake light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 138,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,508 miles

all brake pads lipped

damage on bodywork

n/s/f washer jet missing

o/s/r tyre stepping in tred and nail in edge

oil on engine

rear door handle broken

stone chip in screen

Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pads lipped

damage on bodywork

n/s/f washer jet missing

o/s/r tyre stepping in tred and nail in edge

oil on engine

rear door handle broken

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,946 miles

chips in screen

o/s/r tyer has a none repairable nail right on inner edge

spare wheel cradle has one fixing missing but seccure

spare wheel flat

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chips in screen

front pads low

o/s/r tyer has a none repairable nail right on inner edge

rear pads low

spare wheel cradle has one fixing missing but seccure

spare wheel flat

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,604 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 RTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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