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N8 CAT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 CAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 103,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut top mounting worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,135 miles

advise both front tyres and nsr tyre worn to limit

Fail 24 Jun 2025 101,135 miles

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

advise both front tyres and nsr tyre worn to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,142 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,951 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,586 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,123 miles

advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe and nsr

Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,321 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,748 miles

advise drivers wiper split

advise small cut in o s r tyre tread

advise surface corrosion to osr brake pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,611 miles

rusting on both front to rear brake pipes

tyre wear

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,801 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake warning light not working with handbrake

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,129 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,913 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 18,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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N8 CAT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N8 CAT, 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 N8 CAT registered?

N8 CAT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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