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SW54 OCL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 OCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,774 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 59,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,868 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,256 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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SW54 OCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 SW54 OCL, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW54 OCL registered?

SW54 OCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is SW54 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 OCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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