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NL56 XAZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

170,699 mi
Last recorded170,699 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,699 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 170,693 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 164,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 158,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,434 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 149,433 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 136,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 136,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,942 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 111,086 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,636 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,480 miles

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

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

BOTH RACK ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,035 miles

slight play in steering arms

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,035 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,124 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 XAZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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