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HV51 XBG

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,471 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 137,471 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise emissions to clean to register

Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested has no pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,035 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn, replacement recommended

Head light aims are poor

Nearside rear lower light cluster is damaged

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily worn, replacement recommended

Head light aims are poor

Nearside rear lower light cluster is damaged

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

Offside handbrake cable in very poor condition

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,810 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens covers damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside front indicator lens cover missing

Rear number plate damaged

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (Steering arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens covers damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside front indicator lens cover missing

Rear number plate damaged

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2017 132,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear light upper lens broken

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing worn and rusty

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

header tank low leave

Fail 16 Aug 2017 132,242 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear light upper lens broken

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing worn and rusty

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

header tank low leave

Pass 15 Aug 2016 127,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,513 miles

OSF INDICATOR LENS MISSING

OSR TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (1.8)

OSF INDICATOR LENS MISSING

OSR TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,065 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf brake binding binding slightly

osf indicator lens cover missing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 124,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf brake binding binding slightly

osf indicator lens cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,353 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

front wipers slight smearing

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

nearside rear light lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

offside front flasher lens missing

offside handbrake cable casing very poor condition

offside rear light lens cover damaged

slight play in steering column

Fail 15 Aug 2013 122,353 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

front wipers slight smearing

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

nearside rear light lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

offside front flasher lens missing

offside handbrake cable casing very poor condition

offside rear light lens cover damaged

slight play in steering column

washer jets poor operation require adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,661 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to perish

nearside front under wing splash shield damaged

nearside rear outer light lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

offside front flasher lens missing

radiator top hose mounting bracket broken

slight play in adjustable part of steering column but does lock

sunvisor insecure

washer jets poo operation adjustment required

Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,659 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to perish

nearside front under wing splash shield damaged

nearside rear outer light lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

offside front flasher lens missing

radiator top hose mounting bracket broken

slight play in adjustable part of steering column but does lock

sunvisor insecure

washer jets poo operation adjustment required

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished and in poor condition

Nearside steering rack slight wear noted

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,059 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay clip broken

both windscreen wipers split

offside front indicator lens missing

offside rear light cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2010 114,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear brake discs corroded

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

offside front indicator lens missing

offside handbrake back clip missing and not secured properly

offside rear light cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers sun visor secured with tape

nearside seat belt stalk button sticks

offside front indicator cover missing

slight damage to offside front wing

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside seat belt stalk button sticks

offside front indicator cover missing

slight damage to offside front wing

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,456 miles

offside rear handbrake cable not secured

offside rear light unit broken

Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear handbrake cable not secured

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,723 miles

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

offside front indicator lense broken

Fail 29 Jun 2007 79,723 miles

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

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

offside front indicator lense broken

Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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