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BU52 LOJ

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,482 mi
Last recorded203,482 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 203,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around engine

service light on

Fail 21 Apr 2012 202,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around engine

service light on

Pass 4 May 2011 190,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 177,903 miles

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2008 167,463 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 167,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 150,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 150,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 135,091 miles

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

the drivers side sun visor is taped to the roof

the steering rack is noisy and has slight play on its mountings

there is slight play in both ends of the steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2006 135,091 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

the drivers side sun visor is taped to the roof

the n/s/f washer has only one jet working

the steering rack is noisy and has slight play on its mountings

there is slight play in both ends of the steering rack

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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BU52 LOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 BU52 LOJ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 LOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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