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DV51 WVA

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

183,760 mi
Last recorded183,760 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 183,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Power steering component(s) inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

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

The nearside door mirror glass is damaged and the offside wide angle mirror glass is missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 183,760 miles

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

The nearside door mirror glass is damaged and the offside wide angle mirror glass is missing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 183,756 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 176,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 176,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 169,033 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 169,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 160,400 miles

O/S/F CV boot has gresse around it but no visable splits

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

danage to front screen not in drivers view also has some small chips in zone b

Fail 18 Jul 2011 160,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F CV boot has gresse around it but no visable splits

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

danage to front screen not in drivers view also has some small chips in zone b

Fail 17 Mar 2010 149,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

headlamp aim slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge cut in tread area not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge cut to tread area not deep enough to reach cords

rear tyre starting to show signs of starting to perish

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

teporary repair done to brake compensater valve rod

Pass 17 Mar 2010 149,351 miles

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

headlamp aim slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge cut in tread area not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge cut to tread area not deep enough to reach cords

rear tyre starting to show signs of starting to perish

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

teporary repair done to brake compensater valve rod

Pass 21 Mar 2009 145,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 133,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 123,693 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 123,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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DV51 WVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DV51 WVA, 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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DV51 WVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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