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RA08 DFJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,667 mi
Last recorded156,667 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 156,667 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 156,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 148,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 148,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,416 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,968 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,611 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper noisey

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,111 miles

1. Oil presnt under engine compartment new steering rack recently fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RA08 DFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA08 DFJ, 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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RA08 DFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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