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J21 NJS

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,693 mi
Last recorded98,693 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 NJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,693 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,011 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,903 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking union on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union with flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,845 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,823 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 49,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 41,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,031 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,031 miles

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

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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J21 NJS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 J21 NJS, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J21 NJS registered?

J21 NJS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is J21 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 NJS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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