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FL08 NGG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,630 mi
Last recorded167,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 167,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 167,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 163,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 158,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,325 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 156,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 154,550 miles

Driver seat base becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 154,523 miles

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

Driver seat base becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 146,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front caliper damp, possibly leaks

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

Pass 26 May 2018 136,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 124,304 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 124,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,594 miles

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake just met efficiency test 16%

Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake just met efficiency test 16%

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,507 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,035 miles

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

play through steering rack

travel in brake pedal

Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,035 miles

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

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

play through steering rack

travel in brake pedal

tread low on front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,760 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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FL08 NGG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FL08 NGG, 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 FL08 NGG registered?

FL08 NGG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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