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R2 GCL

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 GCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 103,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,492 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,767 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 96,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,290 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 36,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,788 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Offside Front inner track rod has play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a couple of chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust fixing are badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,035 miles

brake assist pump corroded

nearside rear level link sticking but not obviously defective

Pass 25 May 2016 20,942 miles

brake assist pump corroded

Pass 25 May 2015 18,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 18,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 15,376 miles

Tyres starting to crack in tread/perish

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 7,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R2 GCL is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 R2 GCL, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R2 GCL registered?

R2 GCL is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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