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MJ61 FDG

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,591 mi
Last recorded197,591 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 FDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 197,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 197,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 188,810 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 188,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad spring clip worn into disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated due to oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine possibly turbo (all over including exhaust) close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 179,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 179,730 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 169,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 159,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 150,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 150,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,120 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both anti roll bar bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,398 miles

Sub frame contaminated with mud on underside of vehicle.

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 FDG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 FDG, 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 FDG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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