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GJ55 SXG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 SXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,308 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 131,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,770 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,221 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,508 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 SXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GJ55 SXG, 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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GJ55 SXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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