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LR04 BUU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near tail light fault (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,367 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,367 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,113 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

h/b cable rusty

nail in o s r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,113 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine fault light on

h/b cable rusty

nail in o s r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,993 miles

nearside front inner cv boot leaking oil

Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,986 miles

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

rear discs poor

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,004 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,004 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,252 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,332 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT IMPACT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT WATER CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT WATER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ADVISE SLIGHT IMPACT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT WATER CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT WATER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,883 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

possiable play in steering rack (unable to check properly due to track rod ends worn)

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

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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LR04 BUU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LR04 BUU, 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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LR04 BUU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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