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FH55 XJW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

244,701 mi
Last recorded244,701 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 244,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise slight play in the o/s front strut top mount/bush

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2023 244,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on the n/s rear tyre inner sidewall (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise slight play in the o/s front strut top mount/bush

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 236,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 236,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

rear toot plate corroded and holed advise attention

Pass 8 Oct 2021 232,387 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 232,387 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side operating lever on caliper seized - freed off and roller brake tested again (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 224,689 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 218,392 miles

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

instruments indicate door open when all doors securely closed

Fail 21 Nov 2019 218,380 miles

Front Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

instruments indicate door open when all doors securely closed

Pass 19 Jan 2019 210,987 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 210,987 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 200,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 162,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,156 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 144,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 144,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,091 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 135,091 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S sliding door does not open

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 127,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,930 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,659 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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FH55 XJW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XJW, 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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What year was FH55 XJW registered?

FH55 XJW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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