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N179 WUP

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,595 mi
Last recorded177,595 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 WUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 177,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 177,595 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,700 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen washer jets poor but acceptable at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2020 165,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 147,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 125,992 miles

Fuel pipe insecure hose rubbing through on steering column (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 118,506 miles

chip in zone 'A' of windscreen under 10mm

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter pin holed

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 9 May 2017 118,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in zone 'A' of windscreen under 10mm

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter pin holed

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 May 2016 109,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,059 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,565 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)

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,920 miles

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

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

rear door handle missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,382 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,582 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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N179 WUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N179 WUP, 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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N179 WUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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