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VU08 NJX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,810 mi
Last recorded169,810 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 NJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 169,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 165,299 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 158,927 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 158,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 152,456 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 152,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 145,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 145,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 140,576 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 132,887 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2019 125,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 124,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2018 115,687 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 86,231 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 86,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,143 miles

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

Oil leak

cut to osf tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,315 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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VU08 NJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VU08 NJX, 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 VU08 NJX registered?

VU08 NJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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