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LY51 LXT

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,440 mi
Last recorded165,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 LXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 165,440 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 165,439 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps affected (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 165,439 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lens broken at rear lamp

Pass 24 Jun 2019 164,020 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 164,020 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 161,668 miles

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,668 miles

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 15 Jun 2017 158,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside trim missing front and centre doors

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

loading bay boarded out

Fail 14 Jun 2017 157,990 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside trim missing front and centre doors

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

loading bay boarded out

Pass 22 Jun 2016 176,089 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 176,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty doesn't self cancel (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 167,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust hitting body

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 167,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting body

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 164,164 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 164,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 154,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 148,839 miles

engine management light showing engine fault

Fail 23 Feb 2012 148,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light showing engine fault

Pass 15 Dec 2010 144,484 miles

indicator controls loose, - nearside rear caliper stop bent - rear discs corroding - sidesteps at the front insecure - power steering pipe touching drive shaft n/s/f moved it off.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 144,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

indicator controls loose, - nearside rear caliper stop bent - rear discs corroding - sidesteps at the front insecure - power steering pipe touching drive shaft n/s/f moved it off.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 144,475 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 129,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 118,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 107,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 107,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 91,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,654 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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LY51 LXT is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LY51 LXT, 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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LY51 LXT is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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