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GL51 HYF

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,592 mi
Last recorded170,592 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 170,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 170,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced when applied on its own (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp flashing when indicators/hazards applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose and wrong bolt fitteed (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair overall service brake readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 164,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 149,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear outer light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,737 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under van (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 140,054 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 140,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 131,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer surface

light scoring to windscreen

nearside seatbelt difficult to latch

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 13 Dec 2013 131,347 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer surface

light scoring to windscreen

nearside seatbelt difficult to latch

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiring at rear of vehicle insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 122,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiring at rear of vehicle insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,119 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 87,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play n/s steering rack end.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 65,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,369 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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GL51 HYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GL51 HYF, 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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GL51 HYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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