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VU08 NRO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 149,937 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake only just above minimum efficiency.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 149,937 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake only just above minimum efficiency.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,498 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 119,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,895 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper. (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 91,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper. (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,213 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,794 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 NRO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VU08 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

VU08 NRO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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