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LGV 168

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,033 mi
Last recorded173,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGV 168
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 173,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 170,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 170,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 165,946 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,016 miles

Oil and coolant leaks under engine area.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 160,442 miles

Slight play in front suspension subframe mount pins/ bushes both sides of vehicle.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,398 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 157,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 153,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 145,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 145,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 133,528 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlights slightly discoloured

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,533 miles

play in offside track rod end. advise replacement

Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,498 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,470 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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LGV 168 is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LGV 168, 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 LGV 168 registered?

LGV 168 is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is LGV 168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGV 168 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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