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NV51 HBO

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

224,034 mi
Last recorded224,034 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 HBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 224,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 223,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 211,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 211,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 201,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 201,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,604 miles

both front discs worn

secondary bonnet catch fault

Fail 5 Oct 2011 189,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs worn

secondary bonnet catch fault

Pass 8 Oct 2010 176,405 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 176,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,831 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 159,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,012 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 110,012 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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NV51 HBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NV51 HBO, 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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NV51 HBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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