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MF61 LYJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,461 mi
Last recorded181,461 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 181,461 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 181,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 181,164 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 181,164 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 171,259 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 171,259 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 155,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer side of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer sill damaged at bottom of B pillar

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,306 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm, worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm, worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,853 miles

advise puncture in o,s,f tyre.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 96,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3)

advise puncture in o,s,f tyre.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LYJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MF61 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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