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DY08 FMZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,328 mi
Last recorded160,328 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 160,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 145,737 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 145,737 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 137,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 125,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,830 miles

Front subframe rear mounting bushes are worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear and play to offside rear shock absorber spindel

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn near to wear indicator bars and has cuts to tread in places.

slight wear/play to offside rear shock absorber spindel

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The rear brake pads are very low and only just meeting the requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,196 miles

Both front tyres are damaged on the tread NOT nearing MOT limits

Fail 19 Jul 2013 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are damaged on the tread NOT nearing MOT limits

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,550 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in the top rubber mounts

the n/s rear pads are very low

the n/s track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

the steering rack has play on the n/s

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,717 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end ball joint.

Slight play in steering rack ( offside )

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 FMZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

DY08 FMZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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