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SJ18 YGN

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 YGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,430 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror loose and mirror broken

Fail 15 Oct 2025 65,430 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror loose and mirror broken

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,224 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 57,217 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front abs wiring loose

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 46,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 38,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,556 miles

both front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 28 Apr 2021 28,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers worn/smearing

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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SJ18 YGN is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 SJ18 YGN, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ18 YGN registered?

SJ18 YGN is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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