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NJ61 RAX

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 161,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front tyre misshaped

Fail 22 Apr 2025 161,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 133,285 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,016 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 121,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 104,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 104,442 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 104,442 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2017 91,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2016 75,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,074 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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NJ61 RAX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NJ61 RAX, 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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NJ61 RAX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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