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YM18 JPJ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,120 mi
Last recorded236,120 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 236,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 236,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 219,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 219,271 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 199,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack - advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 199,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack - advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 171,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise - replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door latch has been modified, so opening from outside, requires the use of a key, (as per section 6.2.3. of the testing manual)

Offside Front door latch has been modified, so opening from outside, requires the use of a key, (as per section 6.2.3. of the testing manual)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2022 171,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise - replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 145,847 miles

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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YM18 JPJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 YM18 JPJ, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YM18 JPJ registered?

YM18 JPJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2018.

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