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R888 CAW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 CAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 137,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 113,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 113,569 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 103,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,615 miles

slight oil leak on off side front shocker

Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak on off side front shocker

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,573 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,830 miles

bearing noise from offside front hub when wheel spun no roughness detected

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bearing noise from offside front hub when wheel spun no roughness detected

Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,163 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 47,163 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,399 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

eml on

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,336 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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R888 CAW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R888 CAW, 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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R888 CAW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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