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NV51 HFE

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,609 mi
Last recorded202,609 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 HFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 202,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 202,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 198,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 198,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 194,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 189,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 180,089 miles

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

Spare tyre defective at limit ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 180,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective at limit ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 174,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 167,302 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 160,189 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre stop lamp not working

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper (parking brake) lever sticking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose, Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose, Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,578 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r caliper (parking brake) lever sticking

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 155,578 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear caliper (parking brake) levers sticking

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 149,674 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Aug 2013 149,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear caliper (parking brake) levers sticking

both rear service brakes slight low effort (RBT)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/r parking brake slight low effort (RBT)

o/s/r wheel bearing makes a slight noise

Pass 14 Jul 2011 141,731 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front inner edge on the tyres slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Service brake requires servicing/repair

Fail 11 Jul 2011 141,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

All discs are worn

All front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both front seat belts have slight deterioration

Both side front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Offside rear tyre is perishing on inner and outer tyre walls

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 67,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,819 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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NV51 HFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NV51 HFE, 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 HFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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