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NL08 FZE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,736 mi
Last recorded134,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,736 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2023 134,736 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,343 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,343 miles

Central Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 116,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,939 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,325 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Upper suspension strut top mount slight wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,362 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,049 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,860 miles

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

offside front suspesion top bearing noisy operation when hanging

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,740 miles

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

offside strut top bearing has noisy operation

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,740 miles

offside strut top bearing has noisy operation

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,317 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 FZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

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