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LY03 NLC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,733 mi
Last recorded186,733 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 NLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 186,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 170,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 170,730 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 136,244 miles

slight play on rack

Pass 12 May 2009 109,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 109,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 100,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,370 miles

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2007 93,370 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,358 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 57,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) 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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LY03 NLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY03 NLC, 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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LY03 NLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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