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LN04 XRU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

251,293 mi
Last recorded251,293 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 XRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 251,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside of screen has crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack tie rod has play in inner joint

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 235,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2017 227,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2017 227,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 221,289 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

very bad oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2016 220,652 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excessive smoke when vehicle reved up (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 182,765 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 182,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 150,386 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 150,386 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front indicator glass mising

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,091 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering belt worn

slight fuel leak on engine

Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,355 miles

power steering belt worn

slight fuel leak on engine

Pass 6 May 2011 73,253 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 73,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,694 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,337 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,130 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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LN04 XRU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 LN04 XRU, 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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LN04 XRU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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