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MJ08 NWF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

243,162 mi
Last recorded243,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 NWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 243,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates rusted n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 243,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates rusted n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 215,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn squeeky when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue underside engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support corroded not structural

Pass 14 Jan 2021 182,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,344 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting assemby (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting assemby (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 124,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges plus there is a screw in n/side rear

n/side rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 115,155 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2016 106,135 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,449 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,449 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 90,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 90,002 miles

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

Tracking out

Pass 7 May 2013 76,146 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,090 miles

Offside 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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MJ08 NWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ08 NWF, 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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MJ08 NWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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