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HV51 VFJ

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,116 mi
Last recorded159,116 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,884 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 158,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,871 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 153,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 147,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,467 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 132,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 129,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine stop light on

front washers poor

front wiper smearing

n/s/r tyre age ceracking

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

play in both inner steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine stop light on

front washers poor

front wiper smearing

n/s/r tyre age ceracking

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

play in both inner steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine STOP light flashing!

Fail 1 Feb 2012 125,495 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine STOP light flashing!

Pass 5 Feb 2011 115,182 miles

Centre brake lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 115,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre brake lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2010 100,257 miles

engine under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 100,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine undershield fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge recommend replacement

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,645 miles

nearside tow bar loose

tested in the snow

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,558 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread and is wearing on edges.

slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 3 Feb 2007 63,112 miles

slight play inner rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2006 54,318 miles

slight play near side front steering arm

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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HV51 VFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HV51 VFJ, 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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HV51 VFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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