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M300 OWL

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 94,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 90,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 82,462 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 76,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight free play

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,434 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 52,830 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,688 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 25,685 miles

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

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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M300 OWL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M300 OWL, 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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M300 OWL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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