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MJ04 HDL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,436 mi
Last recorded120,436 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 HDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop links upper covers (2.4.G.2)

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

indicator/light switch in poor condition

nearside front outer cv gaiter outer clip broken but gaiter still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,292 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 108,257 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,302 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f trackrod end ball joint medium play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,452 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 34,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 34,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,691 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,443 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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MJ04 HDL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ04 HDL, 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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MJ04 HDL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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