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SH56 GVR

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,375 mi
Last recorded176,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 176,375 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 157,360 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 157,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 144,738 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,450 miles

Oil leak

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

both sills damaged

rear brake pipes greased at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 97,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

both sills damaged

rear brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 29 May 2013 95,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet handle insecure

eml light on

front discs slightly corroded

various body damage

various trims insecure

Fail 29 May 2013 95,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet handle insecure

eml light on

front discs slightly corroded

various body damage

various trims insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,400 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 68,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,983 miles

slight wear/play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,983 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside 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)

slight wear/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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SH56 GVR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH56 GVR, 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 SH56 GVR registered?

SH56 GVR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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