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NL57 PRX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,330 mi
Last recorded176,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 PRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 170,726 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 170,726 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 162,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 162,487 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 157,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 157,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 151,598 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 151,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 145,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 145,403 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,037 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,634 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,277 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp inop

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,605 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 52,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 PRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL57 PRX, 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 NL57 PRX registered?

NL57 PRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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