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N300 CJG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 CJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 152,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort verry poor

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 152,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort verry poor

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,665 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 135,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,440 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,762 miles

Emissions to low to register

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,762 miles

Brake cable damaged Centre cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to register

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,600 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both flashing with the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 107,563 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both flashing with the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,826 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,826 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering stiff / powersteering assist poor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 74,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,339 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 48,337 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,745 miles

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

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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N300 CJG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 N300 CJG, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N300 CJG registered?

N300 CJG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for N300 CJG shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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