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NL57 RZR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 145,911 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lamps work when switch held, but will not stay on. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to floor outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to floor outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, front under arch, front to back pipe, both rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (LEDs) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses poor condition, beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to subframes, rear springs, front tie bars, rear Panhard rod, rear backplates all four damper casings, suspension arms, exhaust and exhaust hangers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing tight/noisy on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing tight/noisy on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,000 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 144,798 miles

Lower engine mount has slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp aim not working from switch

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear disc cover corroded

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt receiver slightly stiff when realising

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine has a oil leak

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 18 Aug 2021 144,622 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear disc cover corroded

Lower engine mount has slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp aim not working from switch

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt receiver slightly stiff when realising

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine has a oil leak

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 139,675 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 139,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 130,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 130,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2014 83,044 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 83,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2012 70,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,552 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,962 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RZR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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