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WG56 EFJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,802 mi
Last recorded191,802 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 EFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 191,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 183,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 175,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 166,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel has slight buckle

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 166,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel has slight buckle

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 158,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 148,777 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake cable corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2015 148,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

parking brake cable corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 126,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Nov 2013 126,755 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,060 miles

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

Very slight play in o/s lower swivel joint

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,850 miles

Near side wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 95,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Near side wiper blade split

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,656 miles

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake disc.

slight uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

slight wear to front disc and pads

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WG56 EFJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG56 EFJ, 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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WG56 EFJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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