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VK51 RBX

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,304 mi
Last recorded192,304 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 192,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 185,159 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 185,159 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 185,156 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 163,290 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side front (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 163,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 159,207 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 May 2014 159,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2013 155,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 152,606 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 152,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 146,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 140,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 131,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 131,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 117,187 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 117,187 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 102,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 87,324 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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VK51 RBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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