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M11 BNJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 BNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 158,256 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 158,256 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2025 156,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 154,808 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link upper dust cover slightly split

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside headlamp aim poor

Rear brake pipes [both sides] corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 154,799 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link upper dust cover slightly split

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly low

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside headlamp aim poor

Rear brake pipes [both sides] corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,687 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,922 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 149,920 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 149,895 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 148,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 130,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,586 miles

left hand tail light lens broken

right hand rear caliper arm sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,212 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M11 BNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M11 BNJ, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M11 BNJ registered?

M11 BNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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