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DY08 RCZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,961 mi
Last recorded176,961 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,961 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 176,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 172,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 171,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

secondary bonnet retaining latch n/w

Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,663 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 165,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 159,463 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 155,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 155,881 miles

Central Brake cable damaged Cable that enters the cabin (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 149,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 143,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,474 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,358 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 134,352 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,655 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall signs of perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,039 miles

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

em light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,039 miles

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

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

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

em light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,747 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 RCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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