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FA05 OEL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,332 mi
Last recorded131,332 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,332 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 78,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,395 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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FA05 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA05 OEL, 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 FA05 OEL registered?

FA05 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is FA05 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 OEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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