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DY08 RFF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,002 mi
Last recorded186,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 186,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2023 177,808 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

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

both side jacking point & both side brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 177,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 177,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 174,773 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 160,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,023 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,929 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 127,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,132 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2015 115,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,899 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,888 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,477 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,192 miles

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

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 RFF 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 68.4%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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