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LM08 DWA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,030 mi
Last recorded162,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 DWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 162,030 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 157,609 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,458 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,259 miles

passenger outer seat belt slow to retract

Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,259 miles

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

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

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

passenger outer seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,249 miles

front and rear brake pads appear worn and will soon require replacement.

n/s seat belt slow to retract. Borderline MOT pass

o/s front top suspension mounting noisy

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads appear worn and will soon require replacement.

n/s seat belt slow to retract. Borderline MOT pass

o/s front top suspension mounting noisy

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,974 miles

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

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

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

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,974 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,990 miles

Front tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Passenger outer seat belt lazy to retract.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 85,990 miles

Front tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger outer seat belt lazy to retract.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,126 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,697 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,262 miles

starter motor noisy

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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LM08 DWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM08 DWA, 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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LM08 DWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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