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DY55 PJV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,532 mi
Last recorded207,532 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 PJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 207,532 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Dec 2014 207,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Dec 2013 185,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear discs

slight play in both steering arms

small pin hole in o/s/f mcv gaitor

Fail 3 Dec 2013 185,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers starting to smear

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear discs

slight play in both steering arms

small pin hole in o/s/f mcv gaitor

Fail 15 Nov 2012 157,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine & gearbox oil weeps

front brake discs worn

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

o/s seat belt slow to retract

play evident in front anti roll bar bushes

screen chipped zone B

Pass 15 Nov 2012 157,177 miles

engine & gearbox oil weeps

front brake discs worn

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

o/s seat belt slow to retract

play evident in front anti roll bar bushes

screen chipped zone B

Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,333 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r of vehicle has accident damage

n/s/f indacator lamp cracked

wipers switch worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r of vehicle has accident damage

n/s/f indacator lamp cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,688 miles

n/s/r lamp cover cracked

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/r lamp cover cracked

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,715 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 85,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,004 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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DY55 PJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DY55 PJV, 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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DY55 PJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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