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VU55 XJP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,771 mi
Last recorded188,771 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 188,771 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 188,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 25 May 2016 186,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 178,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 174,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 165,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 165,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 157,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,162 miles

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 123,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 123,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 108,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 102,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 102,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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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VU55 XJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VU55 XJP, 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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What year was VU55 XJP registered?

VU55 XJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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