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2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants

tested in wet conditions

Fail 23 Jul 2025 161,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced signs of inadequately repair/corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underbody sills rear end and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

signs of general surface rust and corrosion to underbody rear end sills and components

Pass 19 Aug 2023 159,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 159,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,955 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 Front slight play steering rack arm

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

Pass 23 May 2019 138,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 137,302 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 137,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 136,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 136,183 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 132,037 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 132,037 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested Black smoke excessive (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 124,664 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 124,664 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,514 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 116,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,714 miles

slight play n/s o/s rack ends

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,124 miles

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

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

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

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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FP08 NPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP08 NPG, 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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FP08 NPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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