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RE61 LGU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,444 mi
Last recorded174,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 174,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 167,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 167,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated grease (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,867 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,093 miles

20kg pulse form front brakes

drivers seat base collapsing/ deteriorated

front side lights abit dim

no lock out from rear service brakes and handbrake

o/s front inner pad looks lower then other pads

o/s front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

o/s rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

play in o/s front drop link lower ball joint

slight play in n/s track rod end and slight play and knock in n/s of steering

wipers slightly smear

Fail 29 Nov 2021 139,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease on caliper and surrounding area (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

20kg pulse form front brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

drivers seat base collapsing/ deteriorated

front side lights abit dim

no lock out from rear service brakes and handbrake

o/s front inner pad looks lower then other pads

o/s front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

o/s rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

play in o/s front drop link lower ball joint

wipers slightly smear

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,205 miles

Both front wipers smear

Crack in windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Slight play in nearside inner track rod

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,207 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,409 miles

n/s rear axle bushes deteriorated and moved slightly, o/s slightly starting to deteriorate

play and knock from n/s of steering ( o/s slight play )

slight blue haze emitting from exhaust on emissions test

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front side light dim

n/s rear axle bushes deteriorated and moved slightly, o/s slightly starting to deteriorate

play and knock from n/s of steering ( o/s slight play )

slight blue haze emitting from exhaust on emissions test

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,968 miles

n/s front side light dim

play and knock in n/s of steering ( very slight in o/s )

very slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,134 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn and linings getting low

engine stained with engine oil

play in nearside steering rack track rod

rear brake discs corroding

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Nov 2014 48,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside track rod

small buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,855 miles

slight play in nearside track rod

small buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

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 LGU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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