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FJ17 XVL

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,749 mi
Last recorded207,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 207,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 207,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 195,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 195,084 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 181,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 166,258 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 166,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 156,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 111,076 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FJ17 XVL is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ17 XVL, 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 FJ17 XVL registered?

FJ17 XVL is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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