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MJ61 FBG

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,967 mi
Last recorded174,967 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 FBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 174,967 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

n/s/f suspension top mount noise no play detected

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2022 169,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked - advise change soon (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished/split inner/outer sidewall and inside tread areas - advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lens unit has water ingress

Fail 31 Jan 2022 169,213 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged/holed (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre various splits and perished - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked - advise change soon (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished/split inner/outer sidewall and inside tread areas - advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front low coolant level - no indication of coolant leak

Offside Rear indicator lens unit has water ingress

Pass 31 Dec 2020 160,595 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 160,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,736 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 145,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 134,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 134,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,541 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2016 96,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,699 miles

both front tyres & n/s/r wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,694 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres & n/s/r wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,109 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,109 miles

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

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

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 FBG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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