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MJ61 EMV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,030 mi
Last recorded184,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 184,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 181,413 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 181,410 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 169,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 167,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 156,916 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 156,891 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,518 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,079 miles

All brake discs corroded worn pitted or scored

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,069 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 111,069 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn un-even

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ61 EMV 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 72.2%.

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 MJ61 EMV, 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 MJ61 EMV registered?

MJ61 EMV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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