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GJ04 LYH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,970 mi
Last recorded170,970 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 LYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 170,970 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 170,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 170,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

child seat fitted to centre seatbelt.

nearside park brake cable frayed and seized.

slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

Pass 7 May 2016 167,314 miles

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

engine oil leak.

nearside rear brake disc scored on inner surface.

Fail 4 May 2016 167,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak.

nearside rear brake disc scored on inner surface.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 158,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 158,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2014 148,958 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 148,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

Pass 1 May 2013 131,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake discs corroded due to inactivity.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 131,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake discs corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,120 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 129,120 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 7 May 2011 121,639 miles

play in nearside steering rack end.hi-level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 3 May 2011 121,639 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

play in nearside steering rack end.hi-level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,989 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 102,989 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 89,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in bothsteering rack ends.offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 89,418 miles

slight play in bothsteering rack ends.offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,259 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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GJ04 LYH 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 50%.

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 GJ04 LYH, 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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GJ04 LYH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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