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DS51 ZVM

2002 Opel Vivaro

Red Diesel 1878cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,138 mi
Last recorded184,138 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZVM
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,878cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 184,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 184,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 171,653 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 171,653 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 168,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 163,914 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 163,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun vissure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 157,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 149,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Aug 2014 149,060 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2013 141,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 141,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 130,790 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 130,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f mudflap loose

Fail 1 Sep 2011 122,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mudflap loose

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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DS51 ZVM is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in Red with a 1,878cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS51 ZVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS51 ZVM is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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