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NM08 DZW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 90,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/dirty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

headlight switch faulty

Fail 10 Sep 2026 90,420 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/dirty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

headlight switch faulty

Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,245 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,977 miles

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

dash lights flicker

Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

dash lights flicker

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,881 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,343 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,936 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,936 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,267 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,372 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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NM08 DZW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NM08 DZW, 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 NM08 DZW registered?

NM08 DZW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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