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NL57 PNU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 PNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,008 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 147,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 141,237 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 136,471 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2023 136,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 129,385 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,745 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,577 miles

Central Front Wind screen has minor cracks in zone B

Front Disc pads wearing low

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside lower area and centre area of windscreen (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip pad small split at offside edge

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,429 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,931 miles

Nearside Front N/Sfront tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Slight play noted in n/s/ track rod inner joint

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front windscreen nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

slight play in steering rack nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 84,832 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 84,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,545 miles

off side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

off side door mirror glass damaged

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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NL57 PNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NL57 PNU, 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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NL57 PNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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