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DV08 ZPN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,315 mi
Last recorded196,315 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 196,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 187,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 182,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 281,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 281,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 273,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes behind the fuel tank to the rear axle corrded but not excessivly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak to the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 273,862 miles

Central Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable excessively corroded could become so weak that it will break (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes behind the fuel tank to the rear axle corrded but not excessivly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak to the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 263,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 251,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 246,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 246,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 246,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 246,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 230,525 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 230,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 199,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 167,149 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 166,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 113,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,167 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,037 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,037 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 15,776 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 ZPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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