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J123 WYR

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 WYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 162,273 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 151,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2023 136,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 134,404 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,977 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,731 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. nearside (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,322 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J123 WYR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J123 WYR, 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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J123 WYR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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