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DY08 RBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,459 mi
Last recorded164,459 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 164,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 164,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 155,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tail lights cluster damaged both sides

Fail 25 Mar 2024 155,060 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tail lights cluster damaged both sides

Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,199 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,153 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underbody (poor condition) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

damage n/s rear lens

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,153 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underbody (poor condition) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

damage n/s rear lens

Pass 23 May 2019 135,826 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underbody mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

damage n/s rear light lens

Fail 23 May 2019 135,826 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underbody mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

damage n/s rear light lens

Pass 29 May 2018 134,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 May 2017 132,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 132,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 128,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2015 121,748 miles

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play in

offside front inner tie rod has slight play in

Fail 27 May 2015 121,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play in

offside front inner tie rod has slight play in

Pass 27 May 2014 112,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,317 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,422 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 RBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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