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LS61 NJV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 NJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 171,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 160,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 155,977 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 150,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet not working but offside provides sufficient water

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.6.1 (b))

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 9 Apr 2021 133,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,853 miles

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing/broken (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 115,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken off from shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing/broken (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,179 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar top ball joint jacket in poor condition

both bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,128 miles

Washer fluid poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,643 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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LS61 NJV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

LS61 NJV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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