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GJ55 JNV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,615 mi
Last recorded230,615 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 230,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 220,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 220,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe not suported

Fail 30 Aug 2014 200,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 200,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 180,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 156,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 156,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 127,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 127,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,521 miles

Engine undertray fitted,vehicle inspection difficult.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,521 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Engine undertray fitted,vehicle inspection difficult.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,339 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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GJ55 JNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ55 JNV, 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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What year was GJ55 JNV registered?

GJ55 JNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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