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FN55 RJZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,934 mi
Last recorded161,934 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 RJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 161,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 161,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,021 miles

Oil leak

nsf fog light inop

nsf fog light smashed

nsr light unit cracked

osf driveshaft inner boot split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 135,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsr light unit cracked

osf driveshaft inner boot split

nsf fog light inop

nsf fog light smashed

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,853 miles

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,070 miles

Light casing on N/S/R broken.

Very slight play in O/S/F steering arm (between rack and track rod end).

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,350 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to nearside rear quarter panel and rear bumper

both front fog lamps broken

nearside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage to nearside rear quarter panel and rear bumper

both front fog lamps broken

nearside rear lamp lens broken

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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FN55 RJZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN55 RJZ, 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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FN55 RJZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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