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SH59 EFL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,707 mi
Last recorded138,707 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 EFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 138,707 miles

Brake performance not tested PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness LOWER COLUMN UJ (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear FOG LIGHT LENSE BROKEN

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,947 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,424 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SH59 EFL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 SH59 EFL, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH59 EFL registered?

SH59 EFL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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