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NL08 FPJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,583 mi
Last recorded170,583 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 FPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 170,583 miles

park brake efficiency low 16%

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 22 Oct 2015 170,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake efficiency low 16%

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,306 miles

advise both sides rear tyres wearing on outside edge

advise nearside rear handbrake poor

Pass 19 Oct 2013 120,472 miles

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

un-able to see front pads

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,032 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,032 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,757 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NL08 FPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NL08 FPJ, 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 NL08 FPJ registered?

NL08 FPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is NL08 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 FPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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