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NM08 EFX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,797 mi
Last recorded182,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 EFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 182,797 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2025 177,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 176,983 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of corrosion around front steering and suspension components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 176,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

lots of corrosion around front steering and suspension components

van has starting problems

Pass 14 Jun 2020 176,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2020 176,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 176,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 176,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front edges wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 169,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 164,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 153,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 137,010 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 137,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,662 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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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NM08 EFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NM08 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

NM08 EFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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