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NU08 WJE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,535 mi
Last recorded187,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 187,535 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Jun 2019 186,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 May 2018 170,275 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Fail 26 May 2018 170,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 8 Apr 2017 150,643 miles

advise offside front tyre

advise offside rear tyre

oil leak

play offside front top mounting

Fail 8 Apr 2017 150,643 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise offside front tyre

advise offside rear tyre

oil leak

play offside front top mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,416 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,547 miles

lower part of screen cracked but not in "the view of the road" wiper blades worn .Recommend screen and blades to be replaced

n/s/r brake hose at caliper poorly routed

Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

lower part of screen cracked but not in "the view of the road" wiper blades worn .Recommend screen and blades to be replaced

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

strong advise damage to front no plate

wear to n/s/r brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,118 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 WJE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

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

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