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RE61 LCU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,841 mi
Last recorded173,841 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 173,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 168,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 156,697 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 156,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder out of shape, also worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,033 miles

Horn not working properly quiet but working (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 143,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working properly quiet but working (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc is heat damaged and grooved

Nearside Rear brake pads are heat damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,876 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 130,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE61 LCU 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 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 RE61 LCU, 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 RE61 LCU registered?

RE61 LCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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