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DG55 XRT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all 3 not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,584 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f door check strap bolt missing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,318 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f door check strap bolt missing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,085 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,500 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,186 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner wing cover damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

offside front door check strap broken

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and cracks in walls

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wheels require tracking

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner wing cover damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

offside front door check strap broken

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and cracks in walls

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,605 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,351 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

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 XRT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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