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RA04 PWU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,399 mi
Last recorded173,399 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 PWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 173,399 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 170,481 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2012 170,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2011 170,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp stays on

offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

steering rack has slight play at nearside

Pass 18 Jun 2010 156,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

steering rack has slight play in nearside.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 156,433 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

steering rack has slight play in nearside.

Pass 20 May 2009 136,306 miles

Nearside door mirror - mirror glass cracked

Small bolt in tread of nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washers not working - nearside

Windscreen washers only working on one jet - offside

Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,512 miles

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

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 78,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 78,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RA04 PWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RA04 PWU, 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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RA04 PWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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