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FP08 NTC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front floors has slight corrosion

both front shock casing has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 137,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 130,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,829 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))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front scratch on windscreen but doesn't affect driver view

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 127,947 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel system component leaking top of engine maybe injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front scratch on windscreen but doesn't affect driver view

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,916 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,529 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in top strut mount

Offside Front slight lift in strut top mount

Fail 19 Mar 2021 117,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight lift in top strut mount

Offside Front slight lift in strut top mount

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear end door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,246 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 113,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,686 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/R TYRES SLIGHT SCUFFING OUTER WALLS

N/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

SPARE WHEEL MISSING UNDERBODY

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ADJUSTING

Fail 20 Nov 2018 107,681 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH N/S & O/S/R TYRES SLIGHT SCUFFING OUTER WALLS

N/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

SPARE WHEEL MISSING UNDERBODY

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ADJUSTING

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,190 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cannot see to inspect rear brake pads fully

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

no emission readings recorded (clean)

o/s/r wheel trim missing

windscreen washers require adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,142 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on sides

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,905 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)

front brake disc's worn

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 NTC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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