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GR52 JCR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR52 JCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 163,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 150,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 150,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 146,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 138,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 138,424 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both nsf osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nsr osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 127,896 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,713 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,010 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 107,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,230 miles

carried out emission test, no result.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,992 miles

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

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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GR52 JCR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 GR52 JCR, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR52 JCR registered?

GR52 JCR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is GR52 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR52 JCR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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