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ML18 VJZ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,134 mi
Last recorded159,134 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 VJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 159,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit for this van is 0.57 actual reading was 1.36 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Emitting smoke from tail pipe and very high emission of particulates (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Welding on DPF shows signs of tamper exhaust readings give further proof. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 156,665 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 156,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged on Offside/Cracked on Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 152,173 miles

BOTH MIRROR BACKINGS DAMAGED

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 141,309 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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ML18 VJZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ML18 VJZ, 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 ML18 VJZ registered?

ML18 VJZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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