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SN08 DZE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,377 mi
Last recorded147,377 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 DZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 147,377 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,423 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre tread close to limit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 200,000 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 180,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 179,365 miles

different size tyres on front and rear axle

front registration plate cracked

nsf tyre tread on 2mm

nsr and osr indicators showing signs of white light

osr tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

slight corrosion to front and rear brake disc's

Fail 13 Sep 2018 179,365 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

different size tyres on front and rear axle

front registration plate cracked

nsf tyre tread on 2mm

nsr and osr indicators showing signs of white light

osr tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

slight corrosion to front and rear brake disc's

Pass 6 Oct 2017 163,129 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2017 163,124 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2016 156,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 147,629 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 147,619 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,149 miles

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

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,702 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Undertray insecure

nearside front brake pipe close to chassis

slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack inner ball joints

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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SN08 DZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN08 DZE, 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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SN08 DZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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