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NL56 PXU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,596 mi
Last recorded124,596 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 124,333 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav and books (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside windscreen wiper mounting defective

spare wheel carrier slightly loose (not fully tightened)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 100,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside upper mirror missing (lower mirror present at time of test)

nearside windscreen wiper mounting defective

spare wheel carrier slightly loose (not fully tightened)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 89,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,833 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test close to max limit

Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test close to max limit

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,945 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)

clutch operation hard

smoke close to max limit

Fail 8 Dec 2011 68,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

clutch operation hard

smoke close to max limit

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,748 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,029 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 PXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PXU, 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 NL56 PXU registered?

NL56 PXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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