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LY51 TCX

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2022 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2022 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,400 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 86,386 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 86,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,912 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light wiper scratches on screen.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light wiper scratches on screen.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,377 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light wiper scratches on screen.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light wiper scratches on screen

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount broken away from pipe

light wiper scratches on screen

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,598 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount broken away from pipe

light wiper scratches on screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,038 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,487 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 58,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,609 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 47,569 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 44,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 42,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,407 miles

knocking from offside and nearside of the steering rack

play in offside of the steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,852 miles

has slight scratches to windscreen from wiper blades

Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,910 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 TCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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