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NL56 RFJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,963 mi
Last recorded149,963 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,963 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 149,963 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 148,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Washer bottle insecure

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks around engine

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Slight play in steering rack arms

Windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks around engine

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Slight play in steering rack arms

Windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,471 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inside edge's.

Washer bottle & trim insecure.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre's wearing on inside edge's.

Washer bottle & trim insecure.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,893 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,107 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,107 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge 2mm left on

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Spare tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,778 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 23 Dec 2011 74,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,269 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,369 miles

n/s/rear lamp cracked not showing white light

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 RFJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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