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DG55 XRE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by OSR flasher (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 96,167 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by OSR flasher (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,055 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,351 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cut/damage deep enough to reach cords but length is not greater than 25mm

nearside front seat belt has tape wrapped round lower part and obstructs proper operation,unable to identify wether it is a repair.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cut/damage deep enough to reach cords but length is not greater than 25mm

nearside front seat belt has tape wrapped round lower part and obstructs proper operation,unable to identify wether it is a repair.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 35,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 35,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 9,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,649 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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DG55 XRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 DG55 XRE, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG55 XRE registered?

DG55 XRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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