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MJ61 FBA

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,059 mi
Last recorded180,059 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 FBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 180,059 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers' door outer plastic trim loose.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bearing worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 180,040 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lense missing. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers' door outer plastic trim loose.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bearing worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 161,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower light/reflector cluster damaged.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bearing has lift. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack by side pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower light/reflector cluster damaged.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bearing has lift. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack by side pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,776 miles

crack in windscreen o/s upper pillar

keep check on o/s front tyre depth

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 28 Oct 2019 132,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen o/s upper pillar

keep check on o/s front tyre depth

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,714 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 110,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,643 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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MJ61 FBA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MJ61 FBA, 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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MJ61 FBA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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