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VU08 NLE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,453 mi
Last recorded156,453 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 NLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 156,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 152,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,270 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 142,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,600 miles

Offside Front baljoint

Pass 24 Jun 2017 129,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,898 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front inner arch covers loose

Fail 10 Feb 2015 91,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front inner arch covers loose

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,386 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 NLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLE, 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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VU08 NLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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