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M444 LLM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 LLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,164 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 115,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 115,101 miles

All direction indicators not working with hazard light switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone, lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high also no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch release bearing noisy

gearbox/diff noisy

outer sills damaged

wiper switch faulty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,286 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 111,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,220 miles

front pads low

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,168 miles

Engine oil leak underneath.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,771 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 100,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 182,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 171,315 miles

CONDITION OF REAR ENGINE MOUNTING DETERIORATED AND HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

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

oil leak over power steering rack.and pipes passed as inspected

play in both front track rod (inner) joints passed as inspected

Fail 16 May 2012 171,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

CONDITION OF REAR ENGINE MOUNTING DETERIORATED AND HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

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

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

oil leak over power steering rack.and pipes passed as inspected

play in both front track rod (inner) joints passed as inspected

Pass 12 Apr 2011 142,088 miles

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA CONTAMINATING ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING EXHAUST - FIRE HAZARD -

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Fail 8 Apr 2011 141,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA CONTAMINATING ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING EXHAUST - FIRE HAZARD -

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Pass 6 Mar 2010 112,301 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,754 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 85,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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M444 LLM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M444 LLM, 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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M444 LLM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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