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T121 TLH

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,272 mi
Last recorded185,272 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 TLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 185,272 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 184,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 183,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,978 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2021 178,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 171,229 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 171,229 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 167,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 163,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 159,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 150,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,483 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 115,449 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 87,793 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,161 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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T121 TLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T121 TLH, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T121 TLH registered?

T121 TLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 December 2001.

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