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NK08 OXG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,497 mi
Last recorded211,497 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 211,497 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 203,701 miles

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 203,701 miles

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

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 186,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside outer sill dented and wheel arch dented

Pass 13 Jan 2023 176,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside outer sill dented

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,500 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 142,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered heavily with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018
Fail 2 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,131 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear discs worn badly.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,875 miles

All discs in poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,875 miles

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

All discs in poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 63,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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NK08 OXG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OXG, 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 NK08 OXG registered?

NK08 OXG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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