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DF02 SYJ

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush the front one (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,318 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 127,499 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off side front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side inner front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side outter front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure front and rear tank straps (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working off side rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint near side front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced off side rear (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort off side rear (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view near side front (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% near side rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,434 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,434 miles

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

Bonnet stay is missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,087 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,354 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,632 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,682 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 81,298 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 49,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 39,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 SYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SYJ, 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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DF02 SYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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