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NU08 XMB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,579 mi
Last recorded125,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 125,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/under sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe tie-bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe tie-bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear axle tie-bars corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,482 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,421 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,391 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

hand brake made only minimum requirement

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,892 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 86,890 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 85,482 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative NIL (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working NIL (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED POOR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,691 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACES DELAM (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty NO LIGHTS (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working SILENT (1.6.2a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating AND GRAB BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,387 miles

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

Nearside Front RACK JOINT PLAY

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

UNDERTRAYS

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 72,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT BOTH AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front RACK JOINT PLAY

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

UNDERTRAYS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,818 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,426 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,426 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,465 miles

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

poss water leak radiator

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 XMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NU08 XMB, 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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NU08 XMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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