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BN51 ZYG

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

178,242 mi
Last recorded178,242 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 178,242 miles

Air bag light on

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2012 178,213 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 163,696 miles

front brake pads worn

near side front anti roll bar link rod boot split on joint

Fail 23 Aug 2011 163,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side front anti roll bar link rod boot split on joint

near side wiper blade has split ends

Fail 18 Aug 2011 163,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 141,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 141,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,231 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 121,231 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,189 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,189 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,962 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 Jul 2007 91,962 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,653 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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BN51 ZYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 BN51 ZYG, 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 BN51 ZYG registered?

BN51 ZYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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