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GV56 OVX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,220 mi
Last recorded173,220 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 173,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 173,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play balljiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,045 miles

2 X B/WORK SILL LIPS DAMAGED

205/60/16 X 4

DRIVERS SEAT TORN/HOLED

OIL LEAK

OSF TYRE-PODOT-MONIOTR

SPERA WHEEL MISSING

STEERING APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY-NEW AUXILARY BELT FITTED AT TIME OF RE-TEST EXAMINATION.....

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VEHICLE CRUNCHING INTO 1st GEAR

Fail 8 Aug 2017 165,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings NSF & OSF INNER ARMS (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating DISCS IN APPALLLING CONDITION (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

2 X B/WORK SILL LIPS DAMAGED

205/60/16 X 4

DRIVERS SEAT TORN/HOLED

OIL LEAK

OSF TYRE-PODOT-MONIOTR

SPERA WHEEL MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE CRUNCHING INTO 1st GEAR

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 140,939 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

centre brake lamp not connected

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,424 miles

front bumper damaged

near side rear upper lence cover missing

play both front steering arms

Fail 3 Jul 2014 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bumper damaged

near side rear upper lence cover missing

play both front steering arms

Pass 29 May 2013 88,880 miles

noise when turning near side front wheel poss gear box noise

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 28 May 2013 88,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise when turning near side front wheel poss gear box noise

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 41,613 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,598 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,110 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 19,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GV56 OVX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GV56 OVX, 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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GV56 OVX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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