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P3 SFX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,824 mi
Last recorded145,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 145,824 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 136,582 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 12 May 2015 136,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2014 127,715 miles

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

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

slight bind rear nearside brake

Fail 3 May 2014 127,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight bind rear nearside brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,230 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock not working

Pass 8 May 2012 112,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,567 miles

rear discs

vehicle been standing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 98,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs

vehicle been standing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 92,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,632 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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P3 SFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P3 SFX, 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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P3 SFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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