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NL58 BYD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,154 mi
Last recorded224,154 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 BYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 224,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens taped up

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 216,159 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body trim missing

Nearside Rear lamp lens taped up

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner lower sill area damaged

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap inoperative

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

various small stone chips/damage across windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2021 209,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber pin holed

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/incomplete

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play detected at suspected upper mount area (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

service light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2021 209,287 miles

service light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber pin holed

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/incomplete

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play detected at suspected upper mount area (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

Pass 24 Jul 2020 202,255 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear light lenses damaged

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leaks to rear of engine/turbo areas

service light on dash

various stone chips across windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2020 202,255 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear light lenses damaged

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leaks to rear of engine/turbo areas

service light on dash

various stone chips across windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2019 193,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml lamp on dash

glow plug lamp on dash

handbrake cables corroded starting to fray slightly

oil residue around engine areas

service/inspection lamp on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2018 183,439 miles

Coolant leak front of engine area ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong/borderline advisory (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion across handbrake cables and fraying slightly

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas(turbo appears to be passing oil)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 169,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,069 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 153,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,840 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 121,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 121,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 89,324 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 88,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 65,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,276 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 BYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL58 BYD, 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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NL58 BYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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