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SH04 VGE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 164,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 164,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 156,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror glass damaged

wipers started to smear windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 156,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror glass damaged

wipers started to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,283 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 147,283 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 147,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,482 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing, recommend changing

Fail 23 May 2008 76,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play evident in right side of power assisted steering rack

temporary cap fitted to power assisted steering resevoir

Pass 23 May 2008 76,908 miles

play evident in right side of power assisted steering rack

temporary cap fitted to power assisted steering resevoir

Pass 22 May 2007 60,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 60,402 miles

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

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

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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SH04 VGE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH04 VGE, 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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SH04 VGE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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