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N3 CHS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,091 mi
Last recorded184,091 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 184,091 miles

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 182,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 180,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 177,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 174,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 173,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 173,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,898 miles

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

Fuel tank support strap badly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 171,896 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel tank support strap badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 169,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 168,649 miles

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 168,645 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 165,966 miles

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 162,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 157,004 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 157,001 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011
Fail 12 Aug 2011 105,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,704 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 84,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,220 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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N3 CHS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N3 CHS, 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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N3 CHS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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