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GU61 LFB

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,910 mi
Last recorded156,910 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 156,910 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged various cut through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 153,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 152,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 147,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

hazard light switch operation poor

nearside headlight bream image poor

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,555 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2021 142,546 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,040 miles

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

both sides front brake discs wearing thin

both sides rear brake discs corrodded on surfaces reducing braking area - both sides rear brake pads wearing thin - attention needed

Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU61 LFB is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU61 LFB, 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 GU61 LFB registered?

GU61 LFB is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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