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FY51 EVH

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,717 miles

fuel tank front support strap corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 122,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank front support strap corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

o/s rear brake pipe to flexy corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2012 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

o/s rear brake pipe to flexy corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,093 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2011 105,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,518 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 95,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,248 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,799 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,798 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,458 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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FY51 EVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 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 FY51 EVH, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY51 EVH registered?

FY51 EVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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