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P15 MER

2002 Opel Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,397 mi
Last recorded180,397 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 MER
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 180,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 180,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 180,371 miles

brake discs rusty vehice been standing

center exhaust box corroded and leaking

near side rear parking brake liver stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2022 180,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 180,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 174,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,227 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor defective (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

Fail 18 Sep 2020 174,227 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor defective (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

Pass 14 Apr 2015 171,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 163,492 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 163,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 154,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 141,980 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 136,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 136,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 133,756 miles

unable to check front lower cross member due to under shield being fitted

unable to see brake pipes over top of tank

Pass 28 Nov 2006 103,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 95,173 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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P15 MER is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P15 MER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P15 MER is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for P15 MER shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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