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SJ17 CMU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,789 mi
Last recorded107,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 CMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 107,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive On the gearbox possibly from the diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,935 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 25,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror Casing Damaged

Offside Front Top Mount Notchy

Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,346 miles

nearside mirror body damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged/buckled

offside front suspension top mount /bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2021 18,751 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2021 18,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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SJ17 CMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 SJ17 CMU, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ17 CMU registered?

SJ17 CMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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