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J8 FAB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,014 miles

Borderline play in nearside front bottom balljoint.

Borderline play in offside front track rod end and steering drumstick.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,786 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,526 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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J8 FAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J8 FAB, 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 J8 FAB registered?

J8 FAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is J8 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 FAB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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