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VX06 LJN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,083 mi
Last recorded184,083 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 LJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 184,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s reversing light broken

advise o/s front jacking point rusty, not yet within prescribed area

Fail 13 Nov 2020 184,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s reversing light broken

advise o/s front jacking point rusty, not yet within prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2019 170,941 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 170,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 156,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 156,240 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

spare wheel corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 142,158 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

spare wheel corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 129,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,717 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 122,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,410 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,409 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,996 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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VX06 LJN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VX06 LJN, 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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VX06 LJN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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