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NL08 FTF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,314 mi
Last recorded135,314 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,314 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 135,290 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing cable insucure (3.4.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper lever no movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,893 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 122,893 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,075 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,293 miles

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 FTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL08 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

NL08 FTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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