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RF51 NKW

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 NKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 120,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,349 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,729 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,729 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE SECTION (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,853 miles

play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,026 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,743 miles

slight play in o/s/f tie rod ball/socket

Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,784 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 26,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RF51 NKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 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 RF51 NKW, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF51 NKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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