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DG51 SYJ

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2023 131,037 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror slight crack in glass

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 126,768 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing the cords

both front jacking points showing corrosion

Pass 4 May 2021 121,035 miles

Both front jack points corroded but not structural

Fail 29 Apr 2021 121,029 miles

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

Both front jack points corroded but not structural

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,980 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,075 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 110,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,520 miles

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

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

engine oil leask

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 26 Aug 2015 97,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine oil leask

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 148,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 143,353 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 143,353 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 141,815 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 141,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 136,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 131,825 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 131,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake check poor footbrake performance

Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,045 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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DG51 SYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG51 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG51 SYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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