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DV08 YHN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,725 mi
Last recorded193,725 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 193,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Sep 2024 193,720 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 190,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 190,142 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 185,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 179,331 miles

Central Front Hazzard light switch sticking but still operates

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

Nearside Side doo r handle broken but still operates

Offside Front Wiper switch sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2020 174,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 164,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 155,183 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 147,355 miles

engine oil leaking

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn,and on center has nail

o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall has cracks,and on inner edge ha cut,may require to attention,n/s/r tyre on inner edge has nail

Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,237 miles

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

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,731 miles

o/s/r tyre has tears and cracks

oil leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 134,730 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre has tears and cracks

oil leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers becoming poor

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2015 122,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers becoming poor

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 108,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,000 miles

all brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs excessively corroded

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 YHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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