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PL03 XRC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,907 mi
Last recorded207,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 207,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2012 206,195 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 206,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2011 202,526 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 202,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 194,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 183,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 183,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 172,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 172,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 136,113 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 136,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 97,180 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PL03 XRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PL03 XRC, 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 PL03 XRC registered?

PL03 XRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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