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DV08 ZMX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,687 mi
Last recorded185,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ZMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 185,687 miles

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

knocking from steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2023 177,875 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 177,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 170,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 157,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount signs of wear

Offside Front Upper suspension mount signs of wear

Fail 29 May 2020 157,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount signs of wear

Offside Front Upper suspension mount signs of wear

Pass 14 Jun 2019 149,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 149,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 138,270 miles

Front subframe rear stabilising arm slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 137,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 137,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,068 miles

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

nsr lamp lens cover cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2015 134,068 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr lamp lens cover cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2014 130,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,808 miles

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

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Fail 13 Mar 2013 124,808 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,674 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

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 ZMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

DV08 ZMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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