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GC17 RAX

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 22 Jul 2025 81,518 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,902 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,373 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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GC17 RAX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 GC17 RAX, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GC17 RAX registered?

GC17 RAX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is GC17 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 RAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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