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BN08 NPY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,804 mi
Last recorded205,804 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 205,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 187,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 187,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 170,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 155,773 miles

Different rear springs fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reverse camera fitted over reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 106,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,535 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside front upper engine mount bush deteriorating

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever off its stop

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Slack in handbrake

Various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside front upper engine mount bush deteriorating

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever off its stop

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Slack in handbrake

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2017 64,203 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)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,803 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,332 miles

Slight play noted in NS rack end

Wiper blades slightly torn at ends

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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BN08 NPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 BN08 NPY, 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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What year was BN08 NPY registered?

BN08 NPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is BN08 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 NPY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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