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NL08 FSZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,006 mi
Last recorded206,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 206,006 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 206,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 204,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 202,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 202,554 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 185,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 170,105 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 170,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 154,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,142 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2016 138,140 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,658 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 17,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FSZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

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

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