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GP08 DBX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,478 mi
Last recorded165,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 165,478 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 165,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch missing handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 153,586 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 153,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,468 miles

o/s washer poor

wipers poor

Fail 15 Jun 2018 111,468 miles

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

o/s washer poor

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,693 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,929 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,925 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,173 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,173 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,960 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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GP08 DBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP08 DBX, 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 GP08 DBX registered?

GP08 DBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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