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E1 DKN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

264,902 mi
Last recorded264,902 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2024 264,902 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken not seated right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 249,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 246,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 246,615 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 246,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 228,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 189,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 177,566 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 173,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 173,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 173,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 162,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 162,865 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 150,049 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 150,048 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,733 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 141,733 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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E1 DKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E1 DKN, 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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E1 DKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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