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YH04 PVJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 PVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 128,800 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,777 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,601 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule throughout system. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,235 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,713 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill lip (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill lip (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure re secure to light fitting (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,782 miles

steering pump noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,782 miles

steering pump noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,015 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,015 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,522 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH04 PVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH04 PVJ, 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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YH04 PVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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