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NU08 SWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 122,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR hand brake eff is low

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 122,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure NSF jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR hand brake eff is low

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 122,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension rod insecurely attached suspension rod holed and likely to fail (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached holed and likely to fail (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear bumper bracket and step badly corroded and loose

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipe badly hanging down (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,163 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,723 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 118,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 115,202 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis both sides corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 115,201 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis both sides corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,926 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 111,925 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,846 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 92,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,967 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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NU08 SWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NU08 SWJ, 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 NU08 SWJ registered?

NU08 SWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 SWJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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