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MJ09 XWM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

280,186 mi
Last recorded280,186 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 XWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 280,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 280,186 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Only slight (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 235,390 miles

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

zero emmision

Fail 2 Jun 2017 235,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

zero emmision

Pass 13 May 2017 233,291 miles

Front Slight oil leak

Fail 13 May 2017 233,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front Slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 203,229 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged along front panel and near gearbox slight kink (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 203,229 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged along front panel and near gearbox slight kink (2.3.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 177,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 176,359 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 176,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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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MJ09 XWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 MJ09 XWM, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ09 XWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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