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NH08 FPL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

227,592 mi
Last recorded227,592 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 FPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 227,592 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 216,016 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 213,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 198,494 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 185,536 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 185,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 184,010 miles

the nearside wiper arm needs adjusting

Pass 14 Nov 2019 180,895 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 180,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a bulge in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,447 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 157,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 156,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 145,608 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,689 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 139,689 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working 3rd stop light (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 11 Oct 2014 123,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 106,407 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 103,120 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust smokey but passed emissions

Fail 8 Dec 2011 90,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

srs light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,570 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

srs light on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,570 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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NH08 FPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NH08 FPL, 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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NH08 FPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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