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BN61 LUB

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,259 mi
Last recorded160,259 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 160,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 153,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 144,963 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 144,963 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,126 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,478 miles

play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,472 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,933 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,744 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,744 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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BN61 LUB is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

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

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