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NL57 RDO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,963 mi
Last recorded158,963 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 158,963 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 156,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 156,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 153,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 153,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both at Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 151,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 140,901 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 140,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,304 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 124,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,354 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front links have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 113,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis rail damaged (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front links have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,916 miles

N/s/f headlight damaged

Slight lift in o/s/f top mount

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,536 miles

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

hi level brake lamp inop

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

hi level brake lamp inop

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,737 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,051 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 RDO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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