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N400 SAD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,763 mi
Last recorded150,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 SAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 150,763 miles

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

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

slight play in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,746 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,002 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 149,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,351 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

slight play in nsf drop link

slight play in osf lower ball joint and dust boot slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,321 miles

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 5 Jan 2022 141,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

slight play in both front rack arms

Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,953 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 132,951 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing os mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,594 miles

very slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,302 miles

hazard light switch sticky at times but works ok

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2016 105,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hazard light switch sticky at times but works ok

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2015 99,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,947 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 83,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,540 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres approaching minimum

slight play off side front track rod end

Fail 8 Nov 2010 57,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

slight binding of offside front brake

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn & corroded

slight binding of offside front brake

Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,944 miles

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

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,467 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,780 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 20 Oct 2007 39,780 miles

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

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,254 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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N400 SAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 N400 SAD, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N400 SAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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