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160,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at rear - cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle between flexi's - cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension transverse links rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides - front to rear brake pipes at joint with rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at rear - between flexi's at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides - front jacking points holed and corroded. subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension/axle transverse tie bars rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi - both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Hand brake cables rusted
Some wear in front upper strut top mounts
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hand brake cables rusted
Some wear in front upper strut top mounts
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure front bolt not locking (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 OFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 FA05 OFV, 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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FA05 OFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 August 2005.
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