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GF51 MFN

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 MFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NSR OUTER SILL SPLIT THRU DAMAGE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 97,339 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,893 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 92,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,608 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,743 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf fog light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf fog light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

eml on

osf fog light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

eml on

osf fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,513 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 28,329 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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GF51 MFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 GF51 MFN, 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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GF51 MFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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