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RA52 BHP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,638 mi
Last recorded188,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 BHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 188,638 miles

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

Lower Engine mount split

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Engine mount perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 188,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Lower Engine mount split

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Engine mount perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 180,221 miles

Lower roll restricter deteriorating

Nearside Front Small cut In sidewall

Offside Engine mount deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Slight play inner rack joint

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 180,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower roll restricter deteriorating

Nearside Front Small cut In sidewall

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

Offside Engine mount deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Slight play inner rack joint

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 165,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 165,074 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 148,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,082 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 120,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,248 miles

advanced movement in n/s/f steering arm

front pads low

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced movement in n/s/f steering arm

front pads low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,608 miles

nearside rear tyre out of round

not enough smoke for metered reading.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 89,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre out of round.

not enough smoke for metered reading.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,575 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 61,865 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 61,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RA52 BHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA52 BHP, 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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RA52 BHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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