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NL57 RFK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 147,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,542 miles

service light flashing on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 139,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956516 (4.1.E.1)

service light flashing on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,889 miles

slight wiper mark on screen

Fail 11 Mar 2016 133,888 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight wiper mark on screen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 111,976 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,488 miles

Please note headlight aim on max hight setting

Please note there is slight movment in n/s/f rackend

Fail 30 Mar 2011 90,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Please note headlight aim on max hight setting

Please note there is slight movment in n/s/f rackend

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 RFK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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