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DS54 NSU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,563 mi
Last recorded79,563 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,563 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,223 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,004 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,519 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

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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DS54 NSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS54 NSU, 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 DS54 NSU registered?

DS54 NSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is DS54 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 NSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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