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NL58 BWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,921 mi
Last recorded154,921 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 154,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 145,653 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,457 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 30 Oct 2021 122,457 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Oct 2020 113,157 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 113,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 113,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,102 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 90,101 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,699 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,767 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,297 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 58,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 50,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,788 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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NL58 BWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NL58 BWJ, 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 NL58 BWJ registered?

NL58 BWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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