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VE51 BNB

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,863 mi
Last recorded180,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 180,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 171,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 162,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 157,427 miles

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

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

o.s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,178 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front brake disks in poor condition.

Offside front indicator lense broken.

Offside front outer door handle loose.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Slight voltage drop on rear lights.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 148,178 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front brake disks in poor condition.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front indicator lense broken.

Offside front outer door handle loose.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Slight voltage drop on rear lights.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,528 miles

EML on

air bag light on

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s door mirror poor

rear brake discs poor and warped

Fail 21 Jun 2012 104,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

EML on

air bag light on

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s door mirror poor

rear brake discs poor and warped

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,045 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition/surface corrosion/lipped.osf tyre balding on edges due to defective track rod end.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition/surface corrosion/lipped.osf tyre balding on edges due to defective track rod end.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,043 miles

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake poor o/s rear

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,821 miles

front brake discs very worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,190 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,190 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007 39,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,083 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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VE51 BNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE51 BNB, 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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VE51 BNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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