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SJ04 XGB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,011 mi
Last recorded203,011 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 203,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 195,335 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 195,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 186,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 167,440 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 167,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall but no cord/ply visible

Fail 31 Dec 2014 159,440 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall but no cord/ply visible

Pass 31 Dec 2013 152,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre 2mm & wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,793 miles

chip in windscreen on limits

play in nsf ball joint on limits advise to replace now

slight bind at rear brakes

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,075 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 92,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,260 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,088 miles

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

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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SJ04 XGB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ04 XGB, 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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SJ04 XGB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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