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EU55 NVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside park brake slight low ewffort

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front seat belts slow to retract

washers weak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,148 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,517 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,866 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 55,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,651 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 27,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 27,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,090 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 NVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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