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R555 GBR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

208,659 mi
Last recorded208,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 GBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 208,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 200,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 194,390 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2021 194,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2020 181,285 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both sills corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2018 163,599 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 159,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills slightly corroded and damage (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside parking brake performance only just met

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 159,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion sills slightly corroded and damage (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside parking brake performance only just met

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 156,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 144,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 144,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 121,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011
Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,299 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,063 miles

small chip outside swept area (b)

windscreen has small chip outside swept area (b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,081 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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R555 GBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R555 GBR, 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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R555 GBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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