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SB53 NBE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,966 mi
Last recorded224,966 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 224,966 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight free play on both front rack ends

Fail 1 Feb 2011 224,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight free play on both front rack ends

Pass 3 Feb 2010 197,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 197,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 165,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 165,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 133,475 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 133,475 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 99,636 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SB53 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SB53 NBE, 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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SB53 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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