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PL04 APZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,894 mi
Last recorded159,894 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 APZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 159,894 miles

Offside Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 159,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,267 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 151,267 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 145,104 miles

1/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

2/ front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 145,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

1/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

2/ front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 137,946 miles

1. Slight wear in nearside and offside of steering rack. 2. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.

Pass 19 May 2014 134,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 133,992 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2013 129,580 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 10 May 2013 129,580 miles

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 10 May 2012 123,578 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,588 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape/uneven wear on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,196 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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PL04 APZ 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 70.6%.

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 PL04 APZ, 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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PL04 APZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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