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BN61 LRU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,508 mi
Last recorded186,508 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 186,508 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 176,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 167,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 160,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,177 miles

Fog light cover missing

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 154,743 miles

Fog light cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2020 152,457 miles

Fog light cover mising

Fail 22 Feb 2020 152,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fog light cover mising

Pass 25 Jan 2019 144,008 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 143,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,586 miles

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside front outer brake pad worn quite low

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Rear park brake cables starting to deteriorate

Slight wear in nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint

Spare tyre tread very low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,586 miles

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside front outer brake pad worn quite low

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Rear park brake cables starting to deteriorate

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

Slight wear in nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint

Spare tyre tread very low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,694 miles

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

centre stop light not working

nearside sliding door outer handle part broken

Fail 15 Oct 2015 98,685 miles

Emissions not tested lack of oil and water (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop light not working

coolant bottle empty

engine oil level very low

nearside sliding door outer handle part broken

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light in op but unable to see any wiring

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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BN61 LRU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN61 LRU, 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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What year was BN61 LRU registered?

BN61 LRU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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