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RE08 NRF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,263 mi
Last recorded166,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 166,263 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

UNDER BODY CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 26 Aug 2025 162,853 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,351 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,106 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and jacking points

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,941 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box sections both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,840 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 98,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,098 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,010 miles

Cuts to tread on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts to offside and nearside front tyre treads

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,936 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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RE08 NRF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE08 NRF, 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 RE08 NRF registered?

RE08 NRF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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