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DY08 BDX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,376 mi
Last recorded226,376 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 226,376 miles

Brake Pedal Appears Long in Travel

Coolant Level Appears Low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged, Showing Correct Colours

Offside Rear Tyre Light Perishing

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All Seat Belt Webbing Deteriorating (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 226,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake Pedal Appears Long in Travel

Coolant Level Appears Low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged, Showing Correct Colours

Offside Rear Tyre Light Perishing

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All Seat Belt Webbing Deteriorating (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily Twisted Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 221,832 miles

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

slight play steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2018 201,510 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Intermediate Seat Row Not Fitted At Time Of Re-Test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Intermediate Seat Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Intermediate Seat Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 201,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Twisted In Buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle missing Outer Seat Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Hoses Insecure

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Intermediate Seat Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Intermediate Seat Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 189,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 189,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 141,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,020 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,012 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,669 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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DY08 BDX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY08 BDX, 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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DY08 BDX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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