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VN55 OJS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,378 mi
Last recorded234,378 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 OJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 234,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 226,600 miles

Vehicle jacking points surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 219,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 211,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 204,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 198,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 190,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 183,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 175,613 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 175,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 165,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 165,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 155,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 155,717 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 145,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 137,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 137,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 130,767 miles

nsf mirror cracked but can see

Fail 6 Nov 2010 130,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf mirror cracked but can see

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,943 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,260 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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VN55 OJS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 VN55 OJS, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN55 OJS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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