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LS61 NJN

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,913 mi
Last recorded170,913 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 NJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 170,913 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 May 2025 155,767 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 152,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 149,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 133,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,230 miles

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,705 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,478 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bold on the inner and outer edges, no cords visible

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bold on the inner and outer edges, no cords visible

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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LS61 NJN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LS61 NJN, 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 LS61 NJN registered?

LS61 NJN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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