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NL57 PUE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,936 mi
Last recorded167,936 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,936 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 167,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake hoses rubbing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 154,927 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 154,927 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,211 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 148,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,943 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear load space full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

racked out on o/s/r and wooded out in back

Fail 19 Apr 2017 140,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear load space full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,161 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissiom too clean

nearside rear lower light lens broken not affecting any rear lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissiom too clean

nearside rear lower light lens broken not affecting any rear lights

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,097 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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NL57 PUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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