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GU53 NFP

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,220 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs scored/deteriorated

harsh play detected at steering wheel

major oil leak

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear light damaged

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil underside hard too test

tyres perished/deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs scored/deteriorated

harsh play detected at steering wheel

major oil leak

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear light damaged

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil underside hard too test

tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,436 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,078 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre brake light on

spanner light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,458 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,944 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 31,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,437 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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GU53 NFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 GU53 NFP, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU53 NFP registered?

GU53 NFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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