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P121 MRA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 110,401 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2026 110,401 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 96,610 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 90,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,005 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Near side rear tyre has age cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2021 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Near side rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 70,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,187 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,108 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,623 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,286 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,611 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear brakie discs slightly corroded

spare wheel/tyre missing

Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear brakie discs slightly corroded

spare wheel/tyre missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres showing slight signs of cracking

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged but still provides clear view to the rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 22,347 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 18,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,087 miles

os mirror glass cracked

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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P121 MRA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P121 MRA, 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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P121 MRA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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