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OV61 VJA

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 145,142 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Lens damaged

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

Pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 129,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,289 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,690 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 100,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,687 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,091 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,128 miles

Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake discs slightly worn but not considered exessive

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,067 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,669 miles

Rear both rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 37,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/65/16C)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 23,634 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/65/16C)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV61 VJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 OV61 VJA, 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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OV61 VJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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