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NL57 RWU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,123 mi
Last recorded175,123 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 175,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 169,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,938 miles

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

Offside Front offside front suspension top mount noisy in operation

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked and holed

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 167,393 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front offside front suspension top mount noisy in operation

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked and holed

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 162,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 127,430 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread in poor condition just in legal limits

offside front shocker top bush worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,107 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,129 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,129 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,651 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

NL57 RWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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