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SA02 MVC

2002 Opel Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,930 mi
Last recorded206,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 MVC
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 206,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 203,457 miles

slight play/wear to nearside and offside steering rack inner joints,

Pass 23 Nov 2016 192,219 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 192,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav type holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play/wear to nearside and offside steering rack inner joints

Offside Rear brake disc corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 182,103 miles

wipers dont park correctly

Fail 7 Oct 2015 182,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 158,002 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 158,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, 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)

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

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

front pads low.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 144,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 144,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

half eaten bird in engine bay [health hazard]

Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 139,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 137,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 132,379 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 131,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 124,813 miles

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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SA02 MVC is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA02 MVC, 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 24 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA02 MVC is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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