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GU04 LBJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,293 mi
Last recorded143,293 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,293 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 143,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,342 miles

Engine leaking oil, which is spead around under vehicle.

Handbrake performance just about passable.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Rear brake disc faces in very poor condition.

There is some fluctuation on nearside rear brake.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,410 miles

IT APPEARS THAT THE ENGINE HAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

the engine is noisey

the front & rear brake discs are in poor condition

the windscreen has damage to the centre lower part of the screen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 135,403 miles

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

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

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

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

the engine has a oil leak

the engine is noisey

the front & rear brake discs are in poor condition

the windscreen has damage to the centre lower part of the screen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 119,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 102,867 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front wipers getting smeary.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Pass 15 May 2008 82,430 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 82,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,615 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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GU04 LBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU04 LBJ, 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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GU04 LBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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