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NL08 FWN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,614 miles

Advise both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,546 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,125 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,204 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has surface scratches

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,431 miles

Advise surface scratching to winscreen.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,431 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise surface scratching to winscreen.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,789 miles

Advise slight travel to brake pedal.

Advise spare wheel is missing.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,789 miles

Advise slight travel to brake pedal.

Advise spare wheel is missing.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

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 FWN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 FWN registered?

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

Is NL08 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 FWN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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