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HG03 VLW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,132 mi
Last recorded232,132 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 232,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside outer track rod boot split

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 232,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside outer track rod boot split

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 174,206 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 108,091 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 92,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 30 Dec 2008 92,371 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,411 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 88,411 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,283 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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HG03 VLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 HG03 VLW, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG03 VLW registered?

HG03 VLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HG03 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 VLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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