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LY51 SLU

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,555 mi
Last recorded203,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 203,555 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 203,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 199,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 194,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 191,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Tyers inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 182,536 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 173,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 173,392 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 159,650 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Engine oil leak evident

Gearbox oil leak evident

Fail 7 Feb 2014 159,643 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Engine oil leak evident

Gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 8 Mar 2013 151,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear engine mounting is defective

Fail 23 Feb 2013 151,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear engine mounting is defective

Pass 20 Feb 2012 136,449 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/Front brake hose insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,110 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 127,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 112,738 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 104,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,294 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 94,294 miles

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

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 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY51 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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