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DY08 PZS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,917 mi
Last recorded188,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 188,917 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 175,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 157,164 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play found at wheel

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 140,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play found at wheel

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,317 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Jul 2017 121,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,298 miles

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

fluid leak from power steering pump area

nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside handbrake efficiency low

slight play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,298 miles

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

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

fluid leak from power steering pump area

nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside handbrake efficiency low

slight play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,753 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,753 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,626 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 60,626 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 57,530 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 57,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 54,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 PZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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