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DY08 RFZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,473 mi
Last recorded237,473 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 237,473 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 216,506 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 215,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 191,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 166,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 166,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 165,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

damage to rear bumper

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer mounting deteriorated

o/s handbrake effort becoming low

o/s/r flexi hose slightly out of alignment

Fail 11 Apr 2019 148,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

damage to rear bumper

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer mounting deteriorated

o/s handbrake effort becoming low

o/s/r flexi hose slightly out of alignment

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers and caps fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2017 117,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre valves perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Fail 9 Apr 2017 117,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyre valves perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 88,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 70,836 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded.

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven.

Fail 17 May 2012 70,820 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)

front brake discs inner surface corroded.

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 16 May 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

Is DY08 RFZ safe to buy?

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