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OY18 DFD

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 DFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,258 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 94,255 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,460 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,253 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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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OY18 DFD is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 OY18 DFD, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY18 DFD registered?

OY18 DFD is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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