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R7 ELV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,355 mi
Last recorded159,355 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 ELV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 159,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,334 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 5 Jan 2024 156,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 153,143 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 150,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 145,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 139,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread outer edge

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to split

non commercial tyres fitted to all road wheels

unable to switch front sidelamps off with engine running

Fail 4 Dec 2018 121,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread outer edge

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to split

non commercial tyres fitted to all road wheels

unable to switch front sidelamps off with engine running

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,276 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,276 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,125 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,247 miles

slight movement in nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,921 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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R7 ELV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R7 ELV, 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 R7 ELV registered?

R7 ELV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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