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OV61 VJJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,908 mi
Last recorded127,908 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 127,908 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 127,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 117,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 108,240 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,238 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,374 miles

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

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))

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,374 miles

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

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

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))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,740 miles

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))

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,055 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 96,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,079 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 58,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJJ, 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 OV61 VJJ registered?

OV61 VJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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