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XL12 RAM

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,091 mi
Last recorded91,091 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 RAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 91,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 91,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 82,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 82,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 69,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 57,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,013 miles

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

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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XL12 RAM is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 XL12 RAM, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XL12 RAM registered?

XL12 RAM is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is XL12 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL12 RAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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