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VX17 RJV

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,144 mi
Last recorded183,144 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 RJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 183,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

centre stop light inoperative

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to rear bumper and sides

dampness to nearside front shock absorber

drivers seat belt fraying

nearside handbrake cable outer casing splitting away

offside rear tyre worn close to limits

play in both front suspension upper top mounts

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 7 Apr 2026 183,144 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

centre stop light inoperative

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to rear bumper and sides

dampness to nearside front shock absorber

drivers seat belt fraying

nearside handbrake cable outer casing splitting away

offside rear tyre worn close to limits

play in both front suspension upper top mounts

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 11 Apr 2025 159,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light inoperative

front brake discs worn

nearside rear lower light lens damaged

play in both front suspension upper top mounts

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

wipers smearing

Fail 10 Apr 2025 159,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light inoperative

front brake discs worn

nearside rear lower light lens damaged

offside rear lower light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits

play in both front suspension upper top mounts

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2024 138,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light inoperative

damage to nearside rear light lens

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light inoperative

damage to nearside rear light lens

front wipers smearing

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2023 125,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre stop light inoperative

damage to nearside rear light lens

front wipers smearing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to nearside handbrake cable outer casing

damage to nearside rear light lense

damage to windscreen

dampness to nearside front shocker

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

rear brake pads wearing low

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2021 107,924 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside front tyre worn low

Nearside rear fog light and reverse light damaged

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,085 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to windscreen

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits and substantially low on outer edge

play in both front anti roll bar mountings

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,085 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits and substantially low on outer edge

play in both front anti roll bar mountings

wipers 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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VX17 RJV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 VX17 RJV, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX17 RJV registered?

VX17 RJV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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The MOT history for VX17 RJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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