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EF51 SSU

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,534 mi
Last recorded183,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 183,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 180,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 181,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 181,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 174,518 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 164,603 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r lamp cover smashed

Fail 11 Jan 2013 164,545 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r lamp cover smashed

Pass 12 Jan 2012 160,800 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 157,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 149,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2009 149,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 142,099 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 142,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 124,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 124,445 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

front pads setting low

gearbox leaking oil

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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EF51 SSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF51 SSU, 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 EF51 SSU registered?

EF51 SSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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