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TJ53 SAS

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,529 mi
Last recorded183,529 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ53 SAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 183,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 176,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 167,198 miles

Hi leval brake light not working

Nearside front side light lens damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 167,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hi leval brake light not working

Nearside front side light lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 146,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Glow plug light stays on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Scratches on the windscreen

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 134,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,046 miles

o/s seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2009 126,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 119,320 miles

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

slight play nearside fronty steering rack knuckle

Fail 30 Jul 2008 119,319 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play nearside fronty steering rack knuckle

Pass 30 Jun 2007 111,492 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 111,483 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TJ53 SAS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJ53 SAS, 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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TJ53 SAS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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