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SO57 NVJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,144 mi
Last recorded167,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 NVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 167,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 167,139 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,444 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering track rod

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,436 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 118,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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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SO57 NVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO57 NVJ, 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 SO57 NVJ registered?

SO57 NVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SO57 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 NVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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