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VN51 EOE

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,947 mi
Last recorded163,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 163,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from engine component

Pass 8 Jul 2022 156,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 156,384 miles

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 152,791 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 152,790 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 152,786 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak underside.

wipers smearing.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 149,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre brake light not working

Fail 15 Jan 2019 149,713 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,394 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 147,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,574 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2017 137,574 miles

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

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

oil leak

screw in nearside front tyre(inner edge)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,705 miles

play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,090 miles

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

power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,733 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

injection light on

rear number plate becoming insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,543 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f inner gear-box seal leaking

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 44,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs show distortion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing imbalance and distortion

front tyres getting low

n/s/f wiper worn

n/s/r brake disc corroding badly on inner area

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear tyres cracking up badly

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brakes showing distortion

front tyres getting low

n/s/f outer lower ball joint worn to excess

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on outer edge

rear tyres cracking up

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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VN51 EOE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN51 EOE, 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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VN51 EOE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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