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P8 GBY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,523 mi
Last recorded155,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 155,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 148,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 148,712 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,929 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 122,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 111,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 102,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,531 miles

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front tyres scrbbing

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front tyres scrbbing

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,338 miles

bonnet safty catch inop

front bumper damaged

nearside and offside wipers splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2009 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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P8 GBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P8 GBY, 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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P8 GBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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