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LR56 EXP

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 EXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 122,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside seat belt lazy retracting

Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt retracting lazy

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 110,213 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,839 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers and nearside seat belts slow retracting

Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers and nearside seat belts slow retracting

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,159 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside park brake low effort

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat belt slow retracting

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Sep 2020 80,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat belt slow retracting

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,078 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,279 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,227 miles

Perish Lines In The Tread & Inner Sidewall Offside Rear Tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,985 miles

Cut In Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall

Perish Lines In Tread & Inner Sidewall Offside Rear Tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,681 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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LR56 EXP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR56 EXP, 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 LR56 EXP registered?

LR56 EXP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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