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VN53 DLO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,291 mi
Last recorded163,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 154,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 153,992 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 129,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 185,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 168,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 146,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 146,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 129,514 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END UNIT

SUSPECTED REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

WINDSCREEN WASHES NOT WORKING,,FROZEN

Pass 17 Nov 2006 104,269 miles

front [inner ]brake pads appear low/front tyres nearing legal limit

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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VN53 DLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN53 DLO, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN53 DLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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