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VE55 RXR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,545 mi
Last recorded170,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 RXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 170,545 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 4 Jan 2018 170,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum possible leak (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,859 miles

Central brake light not working

engine oil leak

gearboxoil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 137,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Central brake light not working

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

engine oil leak

gearboxoil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,470 miles

Offside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,407 miles

ns tyres 3mm tread, os tyres 4mm tread

Fail 18 Jan 2013 73,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine undertray insecure

ns tyres 3mm tread, os tyres 4mm tread

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,832 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,380 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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VE55 RXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE55 RXR, 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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VE55 RXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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