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BL56 NLC

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

158,489 mi
Last recorded158,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 158,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 158,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 156,331 miles

Offside Rear Lower Lower door latch broken

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 156,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Lower door latch broken

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 148,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 148,267 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,311 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 145,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,152 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,621 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,318 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 75,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,827 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL56 NLC is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,798 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 BL56 NLC, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL56 NLC is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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