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RG53 HDE

2003 Opel Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

207,640 mi
Last recorded207,640 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Vivaro102,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 HDE
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 207,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 207,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 207,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

slight corrosion to both side rear brake discs

slight play in offside rack arm ball joint

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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RG53 HDE is a 2003 Opel Vivaro in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 102,424 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG53 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG53 HDE registered?

RG53 HDE is a 2003 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG53 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 HDE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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