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NL57 RVU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 170,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 164,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 164,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 153,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad worn

Offside Front Slight movement in upper suspension strut bearing

Offside Front Slight play in track rod end

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Warning light displayed on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2018 137,902 miles

Engine warning light on

Front screen chipped

Slight play in OSF upper suspension mount

Fail 15 Feb 2018 137,902 miles

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

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

Engine warning light on

Front screen chipped

Slight play in OSF upper suspension mount

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,348 miles

Slight play in NSF inner track rod

Engine warning light on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,753 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

O/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Slight play in both steering arms

Slight play in front anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,796 miles

Front screen chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,796 miles

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

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

Front brake discs & pads getting low

Rear brake discs worn

Screen wipers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,220 miles

Coolant level found low

Front discs worn (Pads ok)

Front screen chipped

Movement in O/S/F upper suspension strut mount / bearing

N/S/R brake pads getting low (Discs worn)

O/S screen wiper poor

O/S/F tyre starting to get low

Slight play in N/S inner track rod & track rod end ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,218 miles

Front screen chipped

N/S/F tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

O/S/R tyre soon required

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,591 miles

Front screen chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,189 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 RVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

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

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