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BL56 NLJ

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,723 mi
Last recorded184,723 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 184,723 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 180,595 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 180,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 172,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 163,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 143,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 143,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,785 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 90,785 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,656 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,643 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,624 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,697 miles

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 NLJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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