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NL08 FPN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,304 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 92,304 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside second mirror missing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,393 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 84,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 74,857 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 74,857 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 68,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 68,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 55,766 miles

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

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

passed emission test;but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 18 May 2015 55,766 miles

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

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

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

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

passed emission test;but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,403 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 34,401 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 23,356 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,868 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,838 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,838 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear 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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NL08 FPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

NL08 FPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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