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N16 CTJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 CTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 132,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 117,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,025 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f o/s/f

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,135 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,588 miles

nearside passenger door plastic moulding loose

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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N16 CTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N16 CTJ, 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 N16 CTJ registered?

N16 CTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is N16 CTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 CTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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