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LF55 GVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,634 mi
Last recorded185,634 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 185,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 186,520 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 176,956 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 166,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 166,880 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 154,320 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 154,316 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 143,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,718 miles

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

bad coolent leak fron engine

Fail 28 Jun 2012 133,718 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bad coolent leak fron engine

Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,173 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 121,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

washers leaking washer bottle area

Pass 22 Oct 2009 108,313 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 108,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,814 miles

scratch on windsceen

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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LF55 GVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,892cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF55 GVJ, 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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LF55 GVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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