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R700 RFM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,031 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 96,031 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 91,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,744 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 79,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,788 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,660 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 46,303 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 40,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,285 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,285 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,644 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,411 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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R700 RFM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 R700 RFM, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R700 RFM registered?

R700 RFM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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