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NL57 RZZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,854 mi
Last recorded140,854 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 RZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 140,854 miles

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser mount rubber heavily worn/damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 140,854 miles

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser mount rubber heavily worn/damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

casings corroded on all shock absorbers

parking brake doesn't lock out wheels on brake roller test

Fail 2 Aug 2024 131,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

casings corroded on all shock absorbers

parking brake doesn't lock out wheels on brake roller test

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,409 miles

all shocker casings corroded

emissions too clean and obd port not working

front coil springs corroded

front number plate slightly poor

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

hand brake doesnt lock out

hazard warning switch faulty

n/s reverse light lens damaged

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes heavily greased

oil leaks

slight play n/s inner rack arm

Fail 25 Jul 2022 123,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all shocker casings corroded

emissions too clean and obd port not working

front coil springs corroded

front number plate slightly poor

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

hand brake doesnt lock out

hazard warning switch faulty

n/s reverse light lens damaged

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes heavily greased

oil leaks

slight play n/s inner rack arm

Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,354 miles

all shocker casings corroded

front coil springs corroded

front number plate slightly poor

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy and slightly rough

slight oil leaks

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 113,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 108,745 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,529 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 104,529 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,706 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard warning light switch cover damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,783 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard warning light switch cover damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,266 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 22 Jan 2011 44,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,854 miles

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

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

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 RZZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

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