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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Emissions too clean to register
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7core tow bar socket damaged
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing undershield adrift
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subframe brace bar adrift at front end (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
7core tow bar socket damaged
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing undershield adrift
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
off side near side rack ends slight play
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
off side near side rack ends slight play
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
front discs and pads wearing thin
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs and pads wearing thin
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 NPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 VE08 NPV, 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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VE08 NPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.
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