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F17 ARC

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,007 mi
Last recorded181,007 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 ARC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 181,007 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 181,006 miles

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

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

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 10 Apr 2019 173,503 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 173,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 165,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 154,543 miles

accelerator pedal missing

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 154,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

accelerator pedal missing

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at time of inspection (8.3.1a)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

light corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at time of inspection (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: replaced both blades 21+24 (8.2.2)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,704 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeering

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,704 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,745 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 92,740 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

eml on

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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F17 ARC is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F17 ARC, 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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F17 ARC is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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