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NK08 LFZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 LFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,672 miles

Nearside Front wiper too long and fowling

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,615 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to end of travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper too long and fowling

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened not matching (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 69,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened not matching (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower suspension arms different nearside to offside

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,692 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower suspension arms different nearside to offside

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drivers seat base insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

van has two different lower arms on it

Fail 11 May 2018 48,209 miles

Nearside Battery insecure under front seat (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users grille (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate has bulb out its two bulbs in one unit (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drivers seat base insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

van has two different lower arms on it

Pass 15 May 2017 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 41,274 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

o/s fog light damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,107 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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NK08 LFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NK08 LFZ, 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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NK08 LFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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