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VA04 HYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,704 mi
Last recorded142,704 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 HYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,073 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 132,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,140 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,140 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,963 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 114,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

widscreen wipers faulty operation

Pass 13 Feb 2010 105,499 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 84,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

o/s/rear handbrake cable fouling brake pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,683 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 72,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 61,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VA04 HYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA04 HYJ, 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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What year was VA04 HYJ registered?

VA04 HYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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