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NL56 RBX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,794 mi
Last recorded171,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 171,794 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 162,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 158,454 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 158,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,020 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2023 151,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 143,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,397 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,395 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,027 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 105,421 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play bothside (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,383 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 92,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,183 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,910 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDER VAN HIDING OIL LEAKS ON VAN..

N/S/F TYRE LOW 2MM TREAD,,,,O/S/F TYRE LOW 2.5MM TREAD.....

SCREW IN TYRE N/S/R,,,POSSIBLE PUNCTURE ON VAN,,,TYRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN VERY LOW....

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS,,N/S/F,,O/S/F....

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN N/S OF VAN....

both handbrake not locking rollers on test n/s/r,,o/s/r....

Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,909 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON VAN..

EML LIGHT ON VAN....

ENGINE COVERS UNDER VAN HIDING OIL LEAKS ON VAN..

N/S/F TYRE LOW 2MM TREAD,,,,O/S/F TYRE LOW 2.5MM TREAD.....

SCREW IN TYRE N/S/R,,,POSSIBLE PUNCTURE ON VAN,,,TYRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN VERY LOW....

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS,,N/S/F,,O/S/F....

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN N/S OF VAN....

SLIDING DOOR ON VAN COMMING OFF RAILS WHEN OPENED,,,BUT SECURE IN CLOSED POSITION...

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,535 miles

FRONT INNER PADS LOW AND WORN WITH LIP ON FRONT DISCS...

O/S/F TYRE JUST OK FOR MOT ,,,BALD INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES,,,3MM CENTRE......

REAR INNER PADS LOW AND WORN.....

SLIGHT WEAR RACK ARMS N/S/F O/S/F,,,,....

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 RBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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