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N16 CRW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,397 mi
Last recorded170,397 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 CRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 170,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 159,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 159,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. balance check showing 200 lh, 340rh. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,171 miles

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH SEIZED

Fail 12 Dec 2022 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH SEIZED

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,157 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 122,157 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,605 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,975 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N16 CRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 N16 CRW, 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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N16 CRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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