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J40 JWN

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

365,195 mi
Last recorded365,195 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 365,195 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to the the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre metal brake pipe over the fuel tank X2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre metal brake pipe over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2025 351,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 337,255 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 336,898 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 322,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 300,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 283,220 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake/clutch pipe in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 283,220 miles

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

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))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake/clutch pipe in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 266,342 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 266,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 247,634 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 226,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Check injection warning light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 204,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 158,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 119,577 miles

off side hand brake cable rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 87,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center brake light not working

grease on offside front hub assembly

Fail 12 May 2014 87,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center brake light not working

grease on offside front hub assembly

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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J40 JWN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J40 JWN, 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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J40 JWN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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