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DY08 UHW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,914 mi
Last recorded172,914 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2024 172,914 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2023 163,054 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 163,051 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 157,138 miles

Hand brake just met requirements 16%

Offside Front Top shock absorber slight free movement

Fail 19 Apr 2022 157,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Hand brake just met requirements 16%

Offside Front Top shock absorber slight free movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 141,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 141,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side front cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side front cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 121,579 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 121,095 miles

Centre Front engine slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 121,095 miles

Centre Front engine slight oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2015 107,045 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 105,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,554 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general wear on discs

n/s/f seat trim adrift

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f a/b/s wiring insercure

o/s/f seat covering wearing

service warning light on

slight damage to lower sil lips

under engine cover damaged and loose

Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,802 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UHW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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