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MF61 CHJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,268 mi
Last recorded232,268 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 CHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 232,268 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 232,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 225,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 225,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 222,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slightly free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside front mirror slightly damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 219,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 212,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 206,979 miles

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Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Front slight movement in top strut mounting

Fail 27 Jan 2021 206,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Front slight movement in top strut mounting

Pass 13 Jan 2020 201,543 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 201,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 193,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 177,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 156,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 134,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,323 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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MF61 CHJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF61 CHJ, 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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MF61 CHJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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