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PK56 ELJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 ELJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 121,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,185 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 82,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

left front tyre slightly perished in the side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2014 73,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

left front tyre slightly perished in the side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,501 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,781 miles

engine undertray prevents full inspection of some components.

n/s/f bumper corner missing,but no sharp edges.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 37,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray prevents full inspection of some components.

n/s/f bumper corner missing,but no sharp edges.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,114 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy(new front+rear brake pads fitted)

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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PK56 ELJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK56 ELJ, 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 PK56 ELJ registered?

PK56 ELJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for PK56 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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