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NJ08 WFL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 144,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 140,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on under body

Fail 16 Apr 2024 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on under body

Pass 16 Jan 2023 132,040 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDE JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from abs modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,458 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,213 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,827 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,827 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,708 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,708 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NJ08 WFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ08 WFL, 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 NJ08 WFL registered?

NJ08 WFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NJ08 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 WFL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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