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RE51 CAM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

208,279 mi
Last recorded208,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 CAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 208,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 206,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 206,862 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision anchorage bolt loose (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 206,129 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2024 206,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake cable damaged not connected (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2023 204,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 204,712 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 203,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 201,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 201,030 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 201,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 200,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water leak

Fail 16 Mar 2018 200,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

water leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 198,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 198,946 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 194,398 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 194,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 178,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 178,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 161,389 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 161,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2012 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,023 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 133,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 129,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,240 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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RE51 CAM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RE51 CAM, 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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RE51 CAM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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