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FM08 NLD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,235 mi
Last recorded94,235 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 NLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 94,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ā€œDā€ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in nearside steering

Fail 25 Sep 2024 91,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,061 miles

Both front suspension top mounts a bit noisy.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mounts a bit noisy.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,217 miles

Engine under shield loose

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,217 miles

Engine under shield loose

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,492 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,491 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,154 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)

zero emissions

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FM08 NLD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FM08 NLD, 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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FM08 NLD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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