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VK51 PXW

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 PXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,560 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,382 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play in both front racks

stiffness in both srutt tops

Pass 8 Aug 2005 54,451 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 54,443 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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VK51 PXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VK51 PXW, 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 VK51 PXW registered?

VK51 PXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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