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2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO1.6L DIESEL

OL17 AMS

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2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO — DIESEL, 1598cc. This vehicle has 75,025 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026 at 75,025 miles. This reflects an improving maintenance trend, as the vehicle has moved from two consecutive failures to two consecutive clean passes. The lack of recorded defects in the latest two tests suggests that the previous owner addressed identified issues and has maintained the vehicle to a passing standard thereafter. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical light-to-medium usage, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between May 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 11,788 miles, followed by another 10,537 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the van has been used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber seals and the prevention of corrosion in the braking system. While the most recent results are positive, the failures in May 2024 and March 2025 indicate that specific components required intervention. Since the specific defects for those failures were not detailed in the summary, a physical inspection must focus on the suspension bushes, springs, and brake components, which are common points of failure on the Vivaro. A buyer should also check for signs of structural corrosion on the chassis and underbody to ensure that the recent clean passes are not masking underlying rust issues that may manifest in future tests.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:09
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Vauxhall Vivaro with plate OL17 AMS has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2024.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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