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EF51 SVG

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,097 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,850 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 139,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 137,418 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 134,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 132,175 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 132,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,438 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 129,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 126,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded advise to be changed

slight play in both front steering rack drumstick ends

Fail 26 Jan 2011 123,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded advise to be changed

slight play in both front steering rack drumstick ends

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 116,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 116,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 94,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,526 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 67,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF51 SVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF51 SVG, 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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EF51 SVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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