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DV08 YMX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 150,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ant-roll bar D/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front worn on inner shoulder and cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 150,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ant-roll bar D/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner scored/lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front worn on inner shoulder and cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 136,467 miles

front inner brake pads very low

n/s washer jet weak

bonnet handle detached

eml on, slight misfire felt, passed emissions

front brake discs badly lipped/corroded

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut, cords not visable

play felt in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 14 Feb 2020 136,466 miles

Brake fluid contaminated almost black (1.8 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split through (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. un-bonded, shifted to one side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65R16c, caused by stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

bonnet handle detached

eml on, slight misfire felt, passed emissions

front brake discs badly lipped/corroded

front inner brake pads very low

n/s washer jet weak

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut, cords not visable

play felt in n/s/f inner rack joint

rear brake discs, badly worn/corroded

rear brake pad n/s outer very low (has been hot)

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,074 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 13 Oct 2018 120,074 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed road debrie damage, exposing cords. 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed road debrie damage, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake long travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low, approx 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 105,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bar in-between lower arm & hub (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,524 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 65,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,651 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 YMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

DV08 YMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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