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GL51 MZX

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,671 mi
Last recorded108,671 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 108,671 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 108,671 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,305 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 93,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 156,677 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 156,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 142,269 miles

ADVISE: SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 15 Dec 2008 142,269 miles

ADVISE: SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 127,109 miles

both front fog lights broken

Fail 12 Dec 2007 127,109 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front fog lights broken

Pass 22 Nov 2006 106,936 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 106,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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