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VN51 RYF

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,531 mi
Last recorded180,531 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 180,531 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2017 180,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wires under bonnet (1.9.2c)

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal from comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 177,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from comp to flexy metal (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 177,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from comp to flexy metal (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 172,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 168,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 163,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 158,111 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak engine bay

Fail 13 Dec 2011 158,039 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak engine bay

Pass 24 Dec 2007 157,999 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 157,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 130,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 130,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 82,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 82,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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