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WN51 GRU

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,776 mi
Last recorded205,776 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 GRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 205,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 200,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 185,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 170,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 159,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 148,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,551 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 125,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 118,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 118,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,570 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,924 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 109,924 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 102,203 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 102,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,048 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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WN51 GRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN51 GRU, 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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What year was WN51 GRU registered?

WN51 GRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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