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VN17 XXR

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 XXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 115,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,815 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f shocker damp

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads low

rear shocks weak

Fail 8 Dec 2023 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f shocker damp

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads low

rear shocks weak

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2022 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 75,918 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear brake discs lipped, corroded and worn

Pass 27 Jun 2020

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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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VN17 XXR is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 VN17 XXR, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VN17 XXR is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2017.

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