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J500 DRE

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,576 mi
Last recorded242,576 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 242,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 242,575 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 230,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 217,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 207,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 196,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 177,636 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 174,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 165,145 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 165,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 107,825 miles

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

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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J500 DRE is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J500 DRE, 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 J500 DRE registered?

J500 DRE is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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