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NL56 PPX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,213 mi
Last recorded151,213 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 PPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 151,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,836 miles

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

Front top shock mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rack inner joints worn

Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front top shock mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rack inner joints worn

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,494 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 123,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring inscure on bottom arm (3.4.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 111,411 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector / pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring inscure on bottom arm (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,062 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 107,059 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

discs show age and wear

o/s/r light cluster outer casing broken

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,621 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

discs show age and wear

o/s/r light cluster outer casing broken

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,546 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,329 miles

damage to nearside bodywork

offside front brake pads getting low

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre missing cut in n/s/r tyre outter wall (not to cords)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,202 miles

spare tyre missing cut in n/s/r tyre outter wall (not to cords)

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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NL56 PPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NL56 PPX, 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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NL56 PPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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