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DY08 BZJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,352 mi
Last recorded67,352 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found with bar in-between lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front brake pads are worn more than the nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bar in-between lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spanner light is illuminated

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,034 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bar in-between lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spanner light is illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bar in-between lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt 1st row centre belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt 1st row centre belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,659 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 BZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BZJ, 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 DY08 BZJ registered?

DY08 BZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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