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GJ56 ABV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,243 mi
Last recorded161,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 161,243 miles

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

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

Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Pass 13 Jul 2016 161,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,028 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 10 Jul 2015 153,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,728 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,766 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play from both front steering rack arms

Fail 4 Oct 2010 79,766 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play from both front steering rack arms

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,048 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ56 ABV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ56 ABV, 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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GJ56 ABV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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