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DY08 RBV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 81,630 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Diesel injector seal leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 64,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,401 miles

both nearside tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

nearside upper door mirror glass has a stick on glass in place

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear is missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

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 RBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

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

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