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YF51 FZD

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,430 mi
Last recorded160,430 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 160,430 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight hazard light switch fault

spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 159,122 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog light outer lamp lense broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 159,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear outer lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog light outer lamp lense broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 154,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens

Fail 15 Jan 2015 154,580 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,080 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 150,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 136,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 136,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,701 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSH

Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,699 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSH

Fail 18 Feb 2012 117,641 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Auxillary belt is worn !

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,333 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,333 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 99,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,543 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 79,728 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,728 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 54,176 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

only one of the two jets working nearside

wipers poor to clear windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,774 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 51,774 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF51 FZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YF51 FZD, 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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YF51 FZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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