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EF05 RPZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,840 mi
Last recorded221,840 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 RPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 221,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 221,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 211,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 211,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 200,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2015 200,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 190,820 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 178,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 159,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 145,929 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 145,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 126,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,943 miles

front dics worn

play in rack

Fail 19 Jun 2008 98,943 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front dics worn

play in rack

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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EF05 RPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF05 RPZ, 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 EF05 RPZ registered?

EF05 RPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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