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SL09 LRN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,225 mi
Last recorded279,225 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 279,225 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 275,796 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 275,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding brake discs in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect offside track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 271,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 255,486 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 255,486 miles

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

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,995 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 106,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,102 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,102 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 49,579 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,451 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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SL09 LRN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL09 LRN, 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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SL09 LRN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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