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DY08 UHJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,703 mi
Last recorded265,703 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 265,703 miles

slight corrsion under neath

Pass 7 Sep 2021 254,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 254,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 244,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 244,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to down pipe union has cracked along the seam. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 234,237 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 216,510 miles

Central Rear Rear number plate light flickering.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at rear of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 216,510 miles

Central Rear Rear number plate light flickering.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at rear of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 192,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 164,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded (too rear flexible brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 137,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,533 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 105,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,002 miles

Dissimilar front suspension bottom arms fitted

Rear brake application imbalance 22%

Unable to fully examine underside partially covered in underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,819 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dissimilar front suspension bottom arms fitted

Rear brake application imbalance 22%

Unable to fully examine underside partially covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,789 miles

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 UHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

DY08 UHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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