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EU55 NPJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 NPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside reversing light in op

Offside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

central hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

front to rear brake pipes covered buy tanks and not checked

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and wrn close too wear bars

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and wrn close too wear bars

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front too rear brake pipe covered by fuel tank and not checked

Fail 23 Mar 2022 88,101 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and wrn close too wear bars

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and wrn close too wear bars

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front too rear brake pipe covered by fuel tank and not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

central hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not cheeked

Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

central hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not cheeked

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,802 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 79,802 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,192 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,192 miles

Emissions not tested due to cambelt history (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

see advisory sheet

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,210 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,849 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013
Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,194 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter slightly twisted

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 41,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,687 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,780 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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EU55 NPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EU55 NPJ, 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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EU55 NPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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