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DY08 RHE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,229 mi
Last recorded155,229 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 155,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 141,834 miles

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

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

Nearside & offside front tyres cracking & perished sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside door damaged & lower outer sill

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

Signs of previous brake bind nearside rear

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 141,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside & offside front tyres cracking & perished sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside door damaged & lower outer sill

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

Signs of previous brake bind nearside rear

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,246 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded greased

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,010 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside front & both rear brake pipes corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 129,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine oil leak

Offside front & both rear brake pipes corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,401 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside & Offside rear brake flexi metal ends corroded

Nearside front slight play in steering arm

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape & slightly cracking between tread

Stone chips in windscreen, A and B area

Fail 30 Dec 2019 124,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside & Offside rear brake flexi metal ends corroded

Nearside front slight play in steering arm

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape & slightly cracking between tread

Stone chips in windscreen, A and B area

Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve left on hand brake lever

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

little reserve left on hand brake lever

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 117,648 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

stone chip front screen zone A and B

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

stone chip front screen zone A and B

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,675 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 105,508 miles

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

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf suspension top mount noisy

turbo leaking oil

Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf suspension top mount noisy

turbo leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screw in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,500 miles

screw in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,139 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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 RHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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