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NL08 FSO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,809 mi
Last recorded117,809 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,947 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,743 miles

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 104,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 104,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 94,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,893 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,222 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 62,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,261 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,753 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL08 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

NL08 FSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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