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YJ51 HCT

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,348 mi
Last recorded40,348 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 HCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 30,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,174 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,563 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 26,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,790 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,684 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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YJ51 HCT is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 YJ51 HCT, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ51 HCT registered?

YJ51 HCT is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is YJ51 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 HCT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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