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M28 LUX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,384 mi
Last recorded158,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 LUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 158,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 146,401 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 136,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 127,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp has damage.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp has damage.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,701 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 115,701 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,594 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,155 miles

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

Front undertray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 80,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 80,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 74,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,535 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut approx 22mm long

Fail 5 Aug 2010 27,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has a cut approx 22mm long

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,476 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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M28 LUX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M28 LUX, 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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M28 LUX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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