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EJ11 ELW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,791 mi
Last recorded165,791 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 ELW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 165,791 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,273 miles

Nearside Rear nail but poss stone in deep cant check properly

Fail 3 Dec 2022 151,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail but poss stone in deep cant check properly

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,325 miles

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 26 Nov 2021 136,040 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough leg top mount / brg seizing / play (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side door hinge cover missing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster damaged hold (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,239 miles

Front discs corroded and pads worn

Fail 28 Nov 2020 119,239 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded several places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear burst at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded and pads worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner / outer very soon start to peel inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2020 111,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 95,604 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 95,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,773 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,936 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 41,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 35,617 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 35,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 26,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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EJ11 ELW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 EJ11 ELW, 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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EJ11 ELW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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