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FN04 RVP

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

266,255 mi
Last recorded266,255 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 RVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 266,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 261,400 miles

(both ) play in steering rack inner joints (recommend replacement)

corrosion on underside of vehicle - body/suspension/brake components

lower engine mount worn

middle section exhaust hanger broken off (system still secure)

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside front suspension strut top mount has slight play/becoming worn

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2021 261,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe going to flex hose (corroded/pitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe going to flex hose (corroded/pitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe between flex hoses corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator bulb and light output low/dim (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

(both ) play in steering rack inner joints (recommend replacement)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted/scored (strong advise on replacement)

corrosion on underside of vehicle - body/suspension/brake components

lower engine mount worn

middle section exhaust hanger broken off (system still secure)

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside front suspension strut top mount has slight play/becoming worn

offside rear wheel bearing becoming worn/rough

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 249,916 miles

BEEN WELED BEFORE HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGE NOW THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS AND PIPES BRAKE RIGID PIPES AND HOSE PREVENTIVE MAITANACE DOES WORK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON LIMIT NOT GOOD FOR WINTER FIT TO REAR LOW PRESSURES N/S/F CHECK IN FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ALL ENGINE WET CLEAN CHECK LEAK NOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEW PADS OLD DISCS BEEN CLEANED CHECK IN FUTURE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 249,914 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play BOTH LOWER JOINTS AND ARMS RIVVIT TYPE MARKED WITH CRYON BOTH LOWER JOINTS GONE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs scored knife edged and DISC PADS INNER LOOK READY STRIP CHECK FRONT BRAKES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BEEN WELED BEFORE HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGE NOW THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS AND PIPES BRAKE RIGID PIPES AND HOSE PREVENTIVE MAITANACE DOES WORK

Oil leak, but not excessive ALL ENGINE WET CLEAN CHECK LEAK NOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRIP CHECK DISCS SCORED WORN CHECK PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 238,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 229,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides jacking points just outside prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear only just met effort

Pass 11 Oct 2017 215,537 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points show signs of metal fatigue (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at caliper (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 203,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES HOSES REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT AND UNDER4BODY REQ PRESSURE CHECK (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES SCORED WORN (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ALL CALBES LEVERS ON CALIPERS DRY REQ CLEAN GREASE

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL AS CUT BUT NOT TO CORDS CHECK (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 193,720 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 193,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 182,533 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2013 168,585 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2013 168,585 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 151,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 151,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 145,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 135,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 126,902 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,902 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

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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FN04 RVP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 FN04 RVP, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN04 RVP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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