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DY08 PZW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,173 mi
Last recorded115,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 PZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,775 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,322 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside dirty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,989 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 PZW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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