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DY08 HFK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,544 mi
Last recorded146,544 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 146,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 134,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,184 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 120,182 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 94,108 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,523 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,523 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,248 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HFK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

DY08 HFK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 HFK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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