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DY08 CBF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,601 mi
Last recorded186,601 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 186,601 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stalk release mechanism worn. Sticks in operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV grease weeping past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers stalk release mechanism worn. Sticks in operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired handbrake lever damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear signs of fluid loss on tyre. No signs of leak from brake system

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal operation. Long pedal travel. Investigation required. Adjustment or repair needed

engine coolant level low

engine management light on, indicating fault. Vehicle Pre July 2008 failure criteria

reverse lights not working

Fail 18 Jan 2022 186,507 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.8 limit applied. 0.9 recorded (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stalk release mechanism worn. Sticks in operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV grease weeping past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers stalk release mechanism worn. Sticks in operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play securing nut, not tightened fully (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired handbrake lever damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear signs of fluid loss on tyre. No signs of leak from brake system

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear position lights not working, beginning of test. Lights started to working after 5 minutes of being switched on. Now working correctly (4.2.3 (c))

engine coolant level low

engine management light on, indicating fault. Vehicle Pre July 2008 failure criteria

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Dec 2020 167,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 167,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 149,862 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VEHICLE REQUIRES UNDERSIDE CLEAN!

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 6 Dec 2019 149,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VEHICLE REQUIRES UNDERSIDE CLEAN!

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,017 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 105,013 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,157 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,345 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,344 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,161 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,725 miles

uneven brake pad wear on rear

Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,711 miles

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

uneven brake pad wear on rear

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,194 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 CBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY08 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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