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OV54 VMR

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,722 mi
Last recorded232,722 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 232,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 232,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket broken off on the shock absorber for link rod. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not secure at lower suspension arm (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring not secure at lower suspension arm (1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 211,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 211,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 196,205 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

oil leaking from nearside front shock absorber

power steering pipecorroded

slight oil leak from powersteering pump

windscreen upper sticker but not obstructing view

Fail 9 Jan 2017 196,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

oil leaking from nearside front shock absorber

power steering pipecorroded

slight oil leak from powersteering pump

windscreen upper sticker but not obstructing view

Pass 27 Jan 2016 192,210 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on raised edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn smooth on raised edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 192,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both rear tyres worn smooth on raised edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn smooth on raised edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 183,405 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/sliding door damaged

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 183,405 miles

Oil leak

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/sliding door damaged

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 183,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/sliding door damaged

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 162,274 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

front top suspension upper bearings noisey

wipers do not always park in the correct postion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 162,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

front top suspension upper bearings noisey

wipers do not always park in the correct postion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,018 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight fluid stain from power steering pump

Fail 3 Jan 2013 145,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight fluid stain from power steering pump

Pass 5 Jan 2012 129,480 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 116,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,578 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,578 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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OV54 VMR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 OV54 VMR, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV54 VMR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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