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J9 FPB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 158,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 149,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, bald on inner edge, no cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2021 149,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, bald on inner edge, no cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

ignition switch faulty

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 109,224 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 May 2014 100,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear tyre side cracking

Pass 20 May 2013 97,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 92,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 92,969 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 87,057 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 87,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 May 2010 79,110 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,110 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 73,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,144 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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J9 FPB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J9 FPB, 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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What year was J9 FPB registered?

J9 FPB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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