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GL55 JCJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,542 mi
Last recorded232,542 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 JCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 232,542 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 232,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 215,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 215,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 200,053 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged on the n/s and lower edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 182,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Nearside Lower windscreen damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 174,322 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 174,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 166,798 miles

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

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jan 2014 155,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 149,705 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 141,199 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 141,199 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,560 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,719 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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GL55 JCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 JCJ, 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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GL55 JCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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