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R55 WMR

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 WMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 125,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald no cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,981 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c both worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/65/16c ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,893 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 74,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion rearward at flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables showing sign of corrosion under protective coating at caliper ends (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 33,012 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R55 WMR is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 R55 WMR, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R55 WMR is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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