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NU61 WRJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

281,901 mi
Last recorded281,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 WRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 281,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 281,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 278,768 miles

Both rear light lenses cracked

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Ant-lock braking system wiring loose

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 278,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear light lenses cracked

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Ant-lock braking system wiring loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 274,187 miles

both front brake pipes corrosion at pump

both rear shockers corrosion

front wipers smearing screan

oil leak at sump plug

osr brake pipe at trailing arm

Pass 11 Oct 2022 266,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 257,630 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 244,713 miles

Nearside Front ABS lead not secured to suspension arm.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From tank to rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ABS lead not secured to suspension arm.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From tank to Joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 244,713 miles

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

Nearside Front ABS lead not secured to suspension arm.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From tank to rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ABS lead not secured to suspension arm.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From tank to Joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 223,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 202,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 202,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 179,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to outer hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 179,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to outer hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 101,254 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front offside rear nearside rear nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,565 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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NU61 WRJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU61 WRJ, 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 NU61 WRJ registered?

NU61 WRJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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