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FL08 NGN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,992 mi
Last recorded201,992 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 201,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of remaining tread. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 201,991 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of remaining tread. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 192,807 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 192,807 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP LEG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 192,556 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 192,541 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 182,893 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 170,999 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 170,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 160,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 151,538 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 151,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 141,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 130,706 miles

rack ends have play

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,645 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 NGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

FL08 NGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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