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J888 BUB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 83,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 80,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 80,326 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 79,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 78,879 miles

Nearside Front jacking point heavy corrored

Offside Front jacking point heavy correded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 78,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point heavy corrored

Offside Front jacking point heavy correded

Pass 5 May 2020 77,594 miles

advise heavy corrosion on o/s/f chassis/jacking point

Fail 5 May 2020 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise heavy corrosion on o/s/f chassis/jacking point

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise heavy corrosion around o/s jacking point

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread lines and outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,227 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise brake check front pads look low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,227 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise brake check front pads look low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,449 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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J888 BUB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J888 BUB, 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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J888 BUB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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