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MM08 NKW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,034 mi
Last recorded164,034 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 NKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 164,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

no dash light on binnacle

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no dash light on binnacle

Pass 7 Aug 2024 158,776 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 158,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 153,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 246,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 246,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking brake pipe (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 236,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 225,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,122 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 191,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 177,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 172,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 172,202 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 153,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,738 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 116,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,592 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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MM08 NKW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM08 NKW, 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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MM08 NKW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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