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OO05 TOW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

233,630 mi
Last recorded233,630 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 TOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 233,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 233,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 202,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 189,640 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 189,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 171,585 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 171,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 155,377 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 147,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 147,783 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 108,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 108,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OO05 TOW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OO05 TOW, 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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What year was OO05 TOW registered?

OO05 TOW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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