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VN57 DPX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,447 mi
Last recorded159,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 DPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,447 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow ans stops retacting (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 154,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 154,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,203 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 136,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,911 miles

Front wiper blade leaving marks on screen

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight movement

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal object in

Nearside tyre cracked on side wall

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight movement

Offside Lower engine mount is split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a metal object in

engine light on

Fail 14 May 2015 104,910 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut but not to cords

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,282 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 92,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,616 miles

Nearside rear light lamp slighty broken

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,663 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VN57 DPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VN57 DPX, 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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VN57 DPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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