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BJ51 AHK

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bouth outer sills damaged

handbrakerequires adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,743 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake slightly low reading

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 134,743 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake slightly low reading

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 134,653 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

power steering reservoir over filled

slight movement in offside front strut top bearing

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 134,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

power steering reservoir over filled

slight movement in offside front strut top bearing

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,087 miles

slight play o/s/f strut top mounting

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 134,087 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s/f strut top mounting

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 133,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,773 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 130,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 123,440 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 123,440 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

(advise) engine leaking oil excessivley at rear of engine

(advise) n/s/f link pin slight play in top joint

(advise) o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

(advisee) o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators (reccomend replacment)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 105,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 105,686 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 83,929 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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BJ51 AHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ51 AHK, 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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BJ51 AHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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