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R666 SMW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,601 mi
Last recorded147,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 SMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 147,601 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 147,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 142,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2016 142,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty switch (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlights go out when indicator on (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated brake siezed [bearing not checked] (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

temp repair sump [oil leak]

Fail 27 Mar 2014 132,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,400 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to rust

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,040 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 130,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 129,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 120,015 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 119,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 86,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,665 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,616 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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R666 SMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R666 SMW, 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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R666 SMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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