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DC17 MLJ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 69,762 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens smashed (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens smashed (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,955 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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DC17 MLJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 DC17 MLJ, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC17 MLJ registered?

DC17 MLJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is DC17 MLJ safe to buy?

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