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MF18 NBJ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,083 mi
Last recorded116,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 NBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 98,605 miles

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner loose/damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ABS wiring locater corroded away

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 57,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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MF18 NBJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF18 NBJ, 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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What year was MF18 NBJ registered?

MF18 NBJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2018.

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The MOT history for MF18 NBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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