Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results
Registered in 200343.4% pass rate
from 3,450 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.
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29% fail on
Suspension
(39% worse than other 2003 vans)
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13% fail on
Suspension arms
(100% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 11% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.43% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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9.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(82% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Linkage
- 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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5.0% fail on
Springs
(33% worse than other 2003 vans)
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4.9% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 vans)
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4.9% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.7% fail on
Other suspension component
(94% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
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1.4% fail on
Sub-frames
(79% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.029% fail on Ball joint
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1.1% fail on
Macpherson strut
(2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.17% fail on
Axles
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.058% fail on Axle
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0.087% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.058% fail on Ball joint
- 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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13% fail on
Suspension arms
(100% worse than other 2003 vans)
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26% fail on
Brakes
(36% worse than other 2003 vans)
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(54% worse than other 2003 vans)
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12% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(100% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(28% worse than other 2003 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(29% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.029% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
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6.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(29% worse than other 2003 vans)
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6.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(35% worse than other 2003 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
(35% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.12% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
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0.058% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.029% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
(35% worse than other 2003 vans)
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5.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
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5.5% fail on
Rbt
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.14% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.029% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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5.5% fail on
Rbt
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
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12% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(100% worse than other 2003 vans)
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7.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(140% worse than other 2003 vans)
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(140% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 3.5% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(130% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Brake drums
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1.9% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(170% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Lever
- 0.029% fail on Relay lever
- 0.029% fail on Pivot
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(140% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves
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1.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.93% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.67% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.67% fail on Lever
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0.46% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.29% fail on Hand lever
- 0.17% fail on Pedal (63% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.26% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.17% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.029% fail on Servos
- 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.029% fail on Valves
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0.12% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.087% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.058% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.029% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.029% fail on Other components
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0.087% fail on
Prescribed areas
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0.058% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.029% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.029% fail on Servos
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(54% worse than other 2003 vans)
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25% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (21% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
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4.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp
- 0.32% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device (87% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Matched pair (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.2% fail on
Hazard warning
(6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.2% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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2.9% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.9% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.058% fail on Switch
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2.9% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(23% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Flashing type
(23% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Switch
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2.8% fail on
Flashing type
(23% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.7% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.058% fail on Battery(ies) (92% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.84% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.43% fail on Position lamp
- 0.41% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.70% fail on Rear reflectors (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.20% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.087% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.058% fail on
Reversing lamps
(20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps (20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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16% fail on
Visibility
(51% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 12% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
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0.84% fail on
View to rear
- 0.84% fail on Mirrors
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0.58% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.58% fail on Windscreen
- 0.087% fail on Bonnet
- 0.029% fail on Driver's view
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14% fail on
Steering
(100% worse than other 2003 vans)
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 12% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.087% fail on Drag link end
- 0.087% fail on Steering arm
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0.058% fail on
Other components
- 0.058% fail on Steering linkage
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1.1% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.93% fail on Steering rack
- 0.14% fail on Operation
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0.58% fail on
Steering play
(82% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Steering box
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0.55% fail on
Power steering
- 0.41% fail on Operation
- 0.12% fail on Pump
- 0.058% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.058% fail on Other components
- 0.49% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.058% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.058% fail on Universal joint
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0.029% fail on
Motorcycle derived steering systems
- 0.029% fail on Head bearings
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(19% better than other 2003 vans)
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4.6% fail on
Transmission
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4.3% fail on
Drive shafts
- 4.3% fail on Joints
- 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.20% fail on
Prop shafts
(75% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Joints
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4.3% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(25% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (24% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Chassis
- 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.96% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.67% fail on Tank (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.087% fail on Pipe
- 0.058% fail on System
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0.52% fail on
Engine mounting
(160% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Engine mounting condition (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Bracket
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0.49% fail on
Seats
- 0.41% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.087% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.41% fail on
Body
(53% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Other body component
- 0.058% fail on Panel (83% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Body condition
- 0.029% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.29% fail on Bumpers
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0.29% fail on
Doors
(70% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.14% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.14% fail on Door condition
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0.087% fail on
Other passenger's door
(78% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Catch
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0.058% fail on
Driver's door
(81% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Door condition
- 0.029% fail on Hinge
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0.14% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.20% fail on
Cabs
- 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.12% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.12% fail on Carrier
- 0.087% fail on Undertray
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0.058% fail on
Towbar
- 0.029% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
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0.058% fail on
Load security
- 0.029% fail on Loading door
- 0.029% fail on Access panel
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4.6% fail on
Transmission
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7.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(48% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 6.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts
(55% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Requirements
- 0.029% fail on Attachment
- 0.029% fail on Pre-tensioners
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0.12% fail on
Airbags
- 0.087% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.029% fail on Passengers airbag
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7.0% fail on
Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 0.55% fail on Size/type
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4.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.8% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.058% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.058% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.58% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.029% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.8% fail on
Compression ignition
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1.3% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.058% fail on Other leaks
- 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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3.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.7% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(57% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Registration plates (59% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.41% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment
- 0.058% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.12% fail on Speedometer
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0.058% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.058% fail on Anchorages