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NL08 FXZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,656 mi
Last recorded195,656 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 195,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front driver view (wing) mirror slightly damage

Fail 28 Apr 2025 195,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front driver view (wing) mirror slightly damage

Pass 22 Mar 2024 185,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 172,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 159,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged - no sharp edges or affecting output

Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 125,004 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,919 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 86,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,138 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,412 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 73,412 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,220 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 FXZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

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

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