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PN52 WFU

2002 Opel Vivaro

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 WFU
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 111,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,969 miles

Offside Front slight play and noise in suspension top mount

Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,951 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

eml light

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,060 miles

Offside Rear brake binding when rotated by hand

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,413 miles

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

Front brake discs slight lip

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,648 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,838 miles

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

offside front seatbelt locking mechanism does not release easily

Fail 29 May 2013 71,838 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside front seatbelt locking mechanism does not release easily

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,065 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,065 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,692 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres cracking through treads

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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PN52 WFU is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN52 WFU, 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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PN52 WFU is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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