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FM08 NPJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,588 mi
Last recorded147,588 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 NPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,254 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 137,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,263 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 128,163 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 117,462 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,444 miles

Both wipers deteriorated but clear screen effectively

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,396 miles

Engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,881 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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FM08 NPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NPJ, 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 FM08 NPJ registered?

FM08 NPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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