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NL56 RGU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,894 mi
Last recorded188,894 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 188,894 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 188,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 186,106 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 186,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 182,259 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 182,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management lamp lit

engine management lamp lit

hand brake cable corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2015 178,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 178,340 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 165,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,850 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,469 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch fluid leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,798 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,798 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,800 miles

Slight movement on both inner track rod end joints.

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 RGU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

NL56 RGU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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