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BJ61 SGV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,349 mi
Last recorded254,349 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 SGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 254,349 miles

Offside sill damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 253,793 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2022 253,789 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 253,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 253,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 240,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 240,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 228,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 210,224 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 22 Mar 2018 209,603 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2017 194,247 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

high lever brake light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2016 179,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 175,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 124,684 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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BJ61 SGV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 BJ61 SGV, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ61 SGV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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