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S4 JLJ

2002 Opel Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 JLJ
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 95,492 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 93,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,741 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,622 miles

Bonnet release stay clip missing

Pass 23 May 2017 82,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 78,490 miles

Bonnet prop location clip missing, prop loose

Fail 23 May 2016 78,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet prop location clip missing, prop loose

Pass 27 May 2015 73,932 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 68,456 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 68,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,152 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,370 miles

o/s rear brake disc rusted. rear brake pads low.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,441 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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S4 JLJ is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in Silver with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S4 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S4 JLJ registered?

S4 JLJ is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is S4 JLJ safe to buy?

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