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J88 MFB

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,504 mi
Last recorded45,504 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 45,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,327 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,579 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 36,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 106,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in n/s/f tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 93,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,539 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,376 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 56,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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J88 MFB is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 J88 MFB, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J88 MFB is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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