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NL56 XBB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,849 mi
Last recorded141,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 141,849 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but lights still visable.

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 141,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,238 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,238 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance No sharp edges felt at time of test (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,675 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance No sharp edges felt at time of test (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 94,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,626 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,750 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,859 miles

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 XBB 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 60%.

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

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