MOT Status
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197,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges routed through coil spring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers fitted obscuring some components
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and p/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low wont ajust (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light illuminated on dash
slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes
slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe
slight corrossion offside front brake pipe
slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light illuminated on dash
slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes
slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe
slight corrossion offside front brake pipe
slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
engine management light illuminated on dash
slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine management light illuminated on dash
slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
slight play offside front inner track rod end
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
front brake discs worn
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
slight play offside front inner track rod end
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
nail in nearside rear tyre
slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes
slight play rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine fault light illuminated on dash
nail in nearside rear tyre
slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes
slight play rear wheel bearings
slightly high handbrake travel
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 BYF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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