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NL08 FTN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,554 mi
Last recorded189,554 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 189,554 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 189,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 181,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 171,688 miles

Front slight play in suspension top mounts

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 157,310 miles

cover and tray fitted

knocking from steering

Pass 20 May 2016 149,742 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 149,742 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,568 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013

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

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

o/s/f abs sensor wire insecure

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,341 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside steering rack gaitor damp

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,341 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside steering rack gaitor damp

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FTN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

NL08 FTN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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