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NL08 FUV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 89,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,858 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 67,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,736 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 58,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced H7 Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 54,934 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,332 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,259 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,399 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 50,399 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 35,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,107 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise wheel off inspection to front brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,234 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 FUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

Is NL08 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 FUV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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