MOT Status
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156,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
timing belt and auxillary belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
cam belt history
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) colum (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both Front Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
corrosion to both front coil springs on lower coils
gear box damp of oil
slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint
wipers smear advise replacement
Emissions not tested over due a belt change (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R coil spring corroded
O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both Front Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
corrosion to both front coil springs on lower coils
gear box damp of oil
slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint
wipers smear advise replacement
N/S/R tyre perishing in tread
O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear coil springs have corrosion on lower coils
gear box damp of oil
wipers smear
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (advise not to be driven) (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/R tyre perishing in tread
O/S/R light unit cracked/damaged but not affecting the use of the unit
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear coil springs have corrosion on lower coils
gear box damp of oil
wipers smear
N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LAZY ON DECREASE
O/S/F TYRE 2MM 205/65/16C
ODD DEFORMATIONS TO N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL
REQUIRES CLUTCH AND DUEL MASS
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc could temp repair with cable tie and clip moving inboard, replace with n/s/f lower bj (will require gear oil) (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure requires clean up, re-greese and new clip, advise new boot when inner cv boot replaced (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel park brake cable snapped on test (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
CENTER EXHAUST BOX HAS HEAVY CORROSION AND IS BLOWING
N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT 185/55/15
advise new wiper blades
inner front brake discs poor
lower front road springs have heavy corrosion
service lamp on
N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LAZY ON DECREASE
O/S/F TYRE 2MM 205/65/16C
ODD DEFORMATIONS IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL
REQUIRES CLUTCH AND DUEL MASS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 205/65 R16 C
wipers are poor
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 205/65 R16 C
wipers are poor
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH STICKS OCCASIONALLY
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH STICKS OCCASIONALLY
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY IN OPERATION
o/s/r tyre cracking around circumference
tyre size 206/65r16c
ALL BRAKE PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN, ALL DISCS LIPPED, ADVISE DISCS AND PADS ALL ROUND IN APPROX 4K MILES
O/S/R TYRE HAS GOOS TREAD BUT STARTING TO CRACK THROUGH OLD AGE.
SUSPECT WILL REQUIRE CLUTCH SOON, BITES JUST OFF FLOOR
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ALL BRAKE PADS APPROX 2/3 WORN, ALL DISCS LIPPED, ADVISE DISCS AND PADS ALL ROUND IN APPROX 4K MILES
N/S/F (205/65/16C) 2MM AND IN POOR CONDITION, ADVISE TYRE VERY SOON
O/S/R TYRE HAS GOOS TREAD BUT STARTING TO CRACK THROUGH OLD AGE.
SUSPECT WILL REQUIRE CLUTCH SOON, BITES JUST OFF FLOOR
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
checker plate on outside of n/s slidding door insercure at front end
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
checker plate on outside of n/s slidding door insercure at front end
all brake pads approx 1/2 way, advise discs all round with pads
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
advise new wiper blades
all brake pads approx 1/2 way, advise discs all round with pads
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front wiper split on edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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GN54 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 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 GN54 SXL, 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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GN54 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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