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NU04 PLX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,376 mi
Last recorded167,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 PLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 167,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 152,158 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 144,549 miles

Offside front lower ball-joint with wear on inspection

Offside rear handbrake with reduced effort on inspection

Offside rear tyre size advised on inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,462 miles

advise reduced effort to nearside rear handbrake at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,375 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,342 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 132,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 130,921 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated/ petrol strap corroded / n/s/r o/s/r brake discs corroded pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 130,921 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated/ petrol strap corroded / n/s/r o/s/r brake discs corroded pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,815 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,895 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 98,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 82,388 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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NU04 PLX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU04 PLX, 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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NU04 PLX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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