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NL57 RLX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,389 mi
Last recorded163,389 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 163,389 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 154,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 149,053 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 149,043 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 136,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 136,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 120,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slightly worn

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

Pass 25 May 2017 111,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 111,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 101,831 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 88,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 55,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,888 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 RLX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

NL57 RLX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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