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DF02 SWJ

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,087 mi
Last recorded131,087 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 122,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 122,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,558 miles

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

Rear brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

brake pipes and brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 97,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

brake pipes and brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,188 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

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

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,273 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,570 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,165 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,165 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,327 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,823 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 46,823 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DF02 SWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DF02 SWJ, 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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What year was DF02 SWJ registered?

DF02 SWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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