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LN61 PWU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 PWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 142,205 miles

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

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

Fail 13 May 2026 142,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 124,912 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 124,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,192 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,494 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 75,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 48,216 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,216 miles

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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LN61 PWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LN61 PWU, 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 LN61 PWU registered?

LN61 PWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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