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RE61 LFZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,205 mi
Last recorded167,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,285 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer side sill has damage

Pass 10 Feb 2023 149,394 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 20 Jan 2022 137,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,614 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,593 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear reflector missing from rear step

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear reflector missing from rear step

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 LFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 RE61 LFZ, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE61 LFZ registered?

RE61 LFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is RE61 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 LFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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