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FH55 NLZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,674 mi
Last recorded166,674 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 166,674 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 166,741 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and leaking onto cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,209 miles

Catalytic converter bracket loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 157,889 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Catalytic converter bracket loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,651 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear engine steady worn

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear additional step corroded

wiper blades in my opinion are to small for the vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,487 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad split

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Rear cab step mounting corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 130,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal anti slip pad split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear cab step mounting corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,665 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

condensation in n/s headlamp

oil leak contaminating steering components

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

condensation in n/s headlamp

oil leak contaminating steering components

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,761 miles

Oil leak engine gear box ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,761 miles

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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak engine gear box ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,048 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,277 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 75,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,839 miles

Offside Front 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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FH55 NLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 FH55 NLZ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH55 NLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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