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VN54 NWU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,595 mi
Last recorded147,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,595 miles

front brake discs worn/thin + pads getting low -recommend replace front brake discs/pads soon

high level brake light not working

n/s side loading door outer handle not working

n/s/r reflector damaged

n/s/r tyre bold on edges - recommend rpelace

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

signs of a power steering pump fluid leak

slight play in n/s/f drop link

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 27 Jan 2017 147,595 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side load door step (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn/thin + pads getting low -recommend replace front brake discs/pads soon

high level brake light not working

n/s side loading door outer handle not working

n/s/r reflector damaged

n/s/r tyre bold on edges - recommend rpelace

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

signs of a power steering pump fluid leak

slight play in n/s/f drop link

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,126 miles

dent in both n/s wheel rims

front brake discs worn

n/s/r reflector damaged

n/s/r tyre worn edges

slight o/s + n/s steering rod play

slight pas oil leak from pump

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 27 Jan 2016 139,126 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

dent in both n/s wheel rims

front brake discs worn

n/s/r reflector damaged

n/s/r tyre worn edges

slight o/s + n/s steering rod play

slight pas oil leak from pump

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 30 Jan 2015 131,457 miles

brake discs worn

high level brake light not working

o/s/f track rod end rubber splitting

power steering fluid leak at pump? - no actual leak visable at time of test

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 26 Jan 2015 131,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake discs worn

high level brake light not working

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,873 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 11,086 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,755 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no. plate slightley deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Nov 2007 71,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no. plate slightley deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel missing

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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VN54 NWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN54 NWU, 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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VN54 NWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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