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SJ64 SMJ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,295 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 85,285 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 78,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,726 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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SJ64 SMJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ64 SMJ, 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 SJ64 SMJ registered?

SJ64 SMJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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The MOT history for SJ64 SMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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