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NL57 SDZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 137,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 125,567 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 113,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 98,094 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 97,879 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on the inner & outer walls

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,602 miles

Oil leak evident

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 May 2015 43,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,237 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 37,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,876 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 31,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,082 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 SDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL57 SDZ registered?

NL57 SDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is NL57 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL57 SDZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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