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RF03 RVC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine stop warning lamp stays on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 158,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine stop warning lamp stays on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 146,742 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

offside and nearside of vehicle is damaged

offside fog/reverse lamp is damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 146,742 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn below in service standard

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

offside and nearside of vehicle is damaged

offside fog/reverse lamp is damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2010 138,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,831 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,541 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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RF03 RVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF03 RVC, 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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What year was RF03 RVC registered?

RF03 RVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RF03 RVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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