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FG08 NTU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,987 mi
Last recorded209,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 209,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively no tow ball fitted time of test (6.1.6 (a))

front turrets with general corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2026 209,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively no tow ball fitted time of test (6.1.6 (a))

front turrets with general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 202,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 202,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Subframe support rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 197,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded

Lower under vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection

Nearside Lower sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod osf

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 197,569 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point has a hole in (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded

Lower under vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection

Nearside Lower sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod osf

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 191,008 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2022 183,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R NS/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded OS NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 178,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 178,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 175,309 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 175,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Key missing to open unable to check condition (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe after tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 167,596 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 167,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 151,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mounting corroded

Offside Rear brake pipes greased

Offside Rear coil spring mounting corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,881 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,037 miles

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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FG08 NTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG08 NTU, 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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FG08 NTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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