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NV53 VSM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,849 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 99,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,697 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S FRONT TYRE CUTS IN OUTER WALL.

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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NV53 VSM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 NV53 VSM, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV53 VSM registered?

NV53 VSM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is NV53 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 VSM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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