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WH04 VCV

2004 Opel Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,856 mi
Last recorded254,856 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Opel Vivaro98,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 VCV
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 254,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights fogged softening beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 247,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 232,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 232,276 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 227,402 miles

Damage to windscreen in zone 'A'. Not seriously restricting the driver's view

Front and rear brake discs corroding

High level brake light inoperative

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 227,402 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Damage to windscreen in zone 'A'. Not seriously restricting the driver's view

Front and rear brake discs corroding

High level brake light inoperative

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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WH04 VCV is a 2004 Opel Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,982 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH04 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WH04 VCV registered?

WH04 VCV is a 2004 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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