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DS68 EMJ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS68 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 69,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SUBSTANTIAL LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Aug 2026 69,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SUBSTANTIAL LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,283 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall perished / nail in tread 205 65 r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

spanner / service light on

Pass 28 May 2024 57,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (outer tread edge 3. 8mm) 205/65R16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 57,141 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 inner sidewall. (outer tread edge 3. 8mm) 205/65R16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 50,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 50,392 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,864 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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DS68 EMJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 DS68 EMJ, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS68 EMJ registered?

DS68 EMJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2018.

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